Research and STEM Activities
Interned at Gene by Gene, where he created regression tests and automation algorithms using .NET framework, Selenium, and REST APIs that were deployed in production to streamline COVID-19 and genetic testing processes, internal APIs, and database; improved frontend and backend by writing 500+ lines of code and identifying 5+ bugs... Created and developed the Instagram Follower Generator Project, selling 20+ licensed copies (before open-sourcing) and creating frontend using Tkinter and Pygame; utilized HTTP Requests to create numerous propriety, targeted algorithms that autonomously generate thousands of real Instagram followers for any user; employed BeautifulSoup and Selenium to scrape data from Instagram and optimize the growth algorithms... Created the Malware Prevention Website Project, which reached 250,000+ visits and 44,000+ unique users in 3 months; utilized custom REST APIs, rotating proxies, and Django to handle 10+ backend requests per second.
Prior to Caltech
Academics: 2nd Place at Nationals & 1st Place at State in FBLA Computer Game and Simulation Programming, Nationals Competitor & 2nd Place at State in FBLA E-Business, Nationals Competitor & 3rd Place at State in FBLA Mobile Application Development, AP Scholar with Distinction, Green Earth Tennis Co-Founder & President, Computer Science Club President.
Athletics: 1st Place USTA National Tournament, (2x) 2nd Place USTA National Tournament, (3x) USTA State 2nd place, (2x) USTA State 3rd place, (2x) UIL State 3rd place, Varsity Tennis Team.
Personal
Son of Ming and Qiang... Older brother to Ally... Chose Caltech because of its collaborative environment, its close proximity to the tech industry, and its focus, expertise, and opportunities in STEM.
