Ian Cheung

About this website

I initially created this website to experiment with front-end web development. Over time, the page has evolved as my personal portfolio, organized in three separate tabs. This site, however, is by no means my full resume - find it here or on Linkedin instead.

Pronouns: he/him
Age: 17
Location: Palo Alto, CA

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Total Server Members

I have had experience managing Discord communities for 5 years now, one currently with over 15,000 members. I am always equipped to handle issues and inquiries from different, ranging from basic troubleshooting to more complex technical issues. This has taught me how to de-escalate potentially difficult situations, and manage a team of staff members.

Online Server Members

In particular, I handle everything from server administration and moderation to organizing events for others to enjoy. As an owner of the server, I think through every nitty-gritty detail, from scheduling and logistics to potential hiccups and backup plans for each event. My organizational skills and community-building efforts have even allowed me to host interviews with renowned voice actors. I have the honor to invite Sean Chiplock, Chelsea Kwoka, Christina Costello, Brittany Cox, Andrew Russell, Joe Zieja and Cia Court to interviews and podcasts, where other people can directly interact with them and ask them questions. These events were huge successes, with hundreds of participants tuning in to this events and interact with the voice actors. So, while I might not be organizing events in a traditional setting, my behind-the-scenes skills make me a valuable asset to any Discord communities. In a sense, I am a natural leader, a problem-solver, and a master of planning and execution, allowing me to complete any project very effectively and efficiently.

Web Developer, Data Scientist & Python Programmer.

My name is Ian Cheung, and I am a passionate website developer, Discord bot programmer, and data scientist. It was actually the onset of the pandemic and the shift to online schooling that prompted my interest in coding. Having my routine disrupted, I felt compelled to learn something new, particularly with the abundance of free time available due to online schooling. Thus, I began dedicating my evenings and weekends to constructing websites for myself and my friends. Having had exposure to coding at primary school such as Scratch and Micro:bit since a young age, I had actually never considered it to be something I would greatly pursue, but instead something on the side as a hobby. However, the aspects of being a developer became more intriguing over time, most notably the ability to create a product I or someone else could use. Mastering computer programming also allows me to think independently, solve problems and be resilient when facing seemingly impossible challenges.

As such, I am very eager to explore coding outside of school through developing mini-games, websites, and Discord bots. Particularly, this website is used for me to learn more about front-end web development, as well as showcasing my achievements and the projects that I completed. Here are some things I'm proud of in my journey of being a developer so far:

Analysis of California Traffic Collisions

Exploratory Data Analysis Project

Object Detection

Python Neural Network Project

This application only runs on Google Colab.

RecycleSorter

JavaScript Image Classification Project

This application currently does not support all browsers.

Fischl

Discord Python Bot

HTML Essentials

Publication

Dodge n' Shoot

Python Mini-game

You must install Python & Pygame on your local machine to run it.

Librarian Attendance System

HTML, CSS & JS Front-end System

This system is depreciated and does not work as intended.

As I am pursuing programming as a hobby, I try to make myself useful by contributing to the community around me through writing projects or applications for others to use, as well as tutoring young students. This allows me to give back to my community, which in turn encourages young kids who might have the potential to be become a good programmer to start coding early.

Experience

Vice President for Education

Beginning Programming in Python Instructor

April 2023 - Current

OpenBrackets

Inspired to bridge the digital divide in our community, we provide support in computer science to middle and high school kids who may not receive it at home, and encourage kids consider tech as a career, regardless of their background. As an instructor, I fully designed a cirriculum for 6-12 years old to learn Python in a fun and rewarding way, all while mastering the basics of programming in Python.

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Coding Club Teaching Assistant

June 2023 - August 2023

Redwood City Public Library

Every Sunday, I witnessed young kids' enthusiasm and creativity flourish as they learned coding fundamentals by programming robots and building LEGOs. We provided individual support and created a supportive environment for the children to grow, try, and learn. Moreover, explaining seemingly simple concepts to children significantly improved my communication and problem-solving skills as well.

Chief IT Developer

September 2021- June 2022

La Salle College Library Board

My primary role was to oversee the library's technological infrastructure and I was responsible for managing and maintaining the library's hardware and software, as well as implementing new technologies to improve the library's operations and services. I had worked closely with the library committee team and developed an automatic clock-in system for school librarians, resulting in a significant improvement in our efficiency in recording attendance.