To Imagine. To Innovate. To Inspire.

About Me

I build solutions that make a positive impact on people's lives by leveraging the power of technologies #tech4good 🌎. Here is something about me:

  • 🏆 Two-year national champion in SkillsCanada Team Canada & National Competitions in Web Technologies
  • 🎓 Multiple National Scholarships and Awards Recipient
  • 🚀 Co-founding of Stealth, Founding Engineer of Chatsimple
  • 🥇 Hackathons Winner, Contests Medallist, Team Lead, Builder, Mentor, Advisor

Also, I build using the following 🛠️:

  • 💫 Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PHP, C, C++, Java, C#, Rust, R, SQL...
  • 💫 Frameworks: React, NextJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, ExpressJS, Flask, Django, TensorFlow...
  • 💫 Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Heroku, WordPress, MongoDB, MySQL...
Richard Shuai

Awards and Honors

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  • ❤️ $80,000 Schulich Leader National Scholarship Offer
  • ❤️ $80,000 Centennial Leader National Scholarship Offer
  • ❤️ $20,000 René Descartes National Scholarship (UW)
  • ❤️ Cenovus Energy STEM National Scholarship
  • ❤️ Gold Medal in Skills Canada National Competition (Team Canada Category) - Web Technologies
  • ❤️ Gold Medal in Skills Canada National Competition - Web Technologies
  • ❤️ WorldSkills Americas International Competition Team Canada Competitor - Web Technologies
  • ❤️ Champion and Perfect Score in Fermat Contest
  • ❤️ G. and G. Rose and K. (Rose) Cooper Scholarship Award
  • ❤️ 18/20597 and Honourable Mention in Euclid Math Contest

Projects

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Site II Projects Collection

JavaScript, P5JS, Python, NodeJS, Bash, Bootstrap• A collection of different web applications or games, including flappy bird, 2048, the road-crossing game, and much more using techniques such as object-oriented programming and physics engine.
• Practiced object-oriented programming in p5JS applications and games and hosting.

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Codinterest

PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Apache, C/C++, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Blade, RESTful APIs• A capstone web application that inspires students to code. Students can learn algorithms and submit solutions. Integrated blog, auth, and comment features with CRUD using RESTful techniques. Incorporated C++ for solutions.
• Used the MVC design pattern, connecting to the Laravel model, controller, and view (Blade) using MySQL as the database.

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Acoustic Recipe

React, NodeJS, Alan AI, MUI, Edamam API, FigmaA React application utilized Alan AI and APIs to provide over 3 million of recipes for users by only using voice. Alan AI also supports weather, news, small talks and more.

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Chatr

React, Firebase, Tensorflow, MUIChatr combats only bullying and toxic messages. It is a simulation of a chat application, and the app will evaluate each message, and return a score based on its toxicity. For toxic messages, the app will automatically warn the user and further actions can be taken.

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OPTimism (HT6 Winner)

React, NodeJS, Flask, Taipy, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, ArduinoOPTimism is a technology-driven platform designed to democratize vision care worldwide. It includes a chatbot for eye care guidance, real-time habit monitoring tools, scientifically-backed eye exercises, and a gamified system for proactive vision care. Winner of HackThe6ix Best Hardware Hack.

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Symphonic (DeltaHacks X Winner)

Python, Flask, JavaScript, GCP, Cloudflare, SDSR, HuggingFaceSymphonic revolutionizes video content creation for non-profits by utilizing advanced AI/ML technology to generate emotionally resonant music. This tool intuitively aligns custom musical compositions with the emotional flow and pace of videos, enhancing every frame for a deeply immersive experience. Winner of DeltaHacks Best AI Application, Cloudflare.

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Harbor.ed (HW Winner)

Python, OpenCV, AWS, Cohere, Infobip, Langchain, MongoDB Atlas, ThreeJSFeeling lonely with no one to watch out for your emotions? Dive into harbor.ed: Paired with emotion detection through facial recognition and text messages from your sea friends who noticed you are down. Winner of HackWestern Best Use of MongoDB Atlas.

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Markov Shakespeare

Python, Flask, SQLite, JavaScript, React, NumPy, PandasMarkov Shakespeare is a full-stack, compact classical passage (which includes sentences, paragraphs, essays) generator using the Markov Chain model trained by the classical literature dataset. The SQLite dataset contains more than 10,000 text files from classical literature.

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Study Buddy

React, Tensorflow, TesseractA React application that uses Tesseract for text extraction from images. Image preprocessing and TensorflowJS models are utilized to perform Q&A from a passage and a prompt. Helps users understand key points of a passage easily.

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Breader Together (HTN 10)

Python, FastAPI, NodeJS, Cohere, GCPBreader Together fuses appetizing social media, a personalized recipe provider and gamified cooking challenges. The result of engaged individuals is the jumpstarting of a global media platform of endless creation, community-driven sharing and gastronomical inspiration for all.

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Sustainability (HackMIT)

React, Google Map, R, NodeJSThis app promotes a sustainable future by tracking travel methods and emissions. It features a global leaderboard to incentivize reducing carbon emissions and provides insights into personal travel habits.

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WikiLearn (DeltaHacks)

Python, Flask, React, JavaScript, NodeJS, RESTful APIs, Tailwind, FigmaWikiLearn is a full-stack web application with a variety of functionalities. The clean and beautiful user interface allows learners to ask anything. The application will then take the learner through a wild journey, simplifying and summarizing large Wikipedia articles into an easily digestible format, for quick and productive learning.

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Melo (HTN 9)

NodeJS, React, JSON, BootstrapMelo is a unique music search engine designed for musicians to find songs by name, artist, categories, or even by a subset of notes. It simplifies the process of locating specific musical pieces.

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Covid Tracker

React, CovidAPI, MUICovid Tracker is a React App that provides up-to-date information on Covid cases globally and by country, featuring data visualizations and diagrams for a comprehensive understanding of the pandemic.

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Travel Advisor

React, RapidAPI, MUITravel Advisor is a comprehensive website offering guidance on the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions worldwide. It is an indispensable tool for travelers seeking the best experiences in any city.

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“Those who can imagine anything, can create the impossible.”
– Alan Turing

Education

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Computer Science, Co-op Program | Sep 2022 – Present
AI Specialization + Combinatorics & Optimization Minor + Computational Mathematics Minor
$20,000 National Scholarship Recipient (Total 10 awarded annually)
GPA: 4.0/4.0
UW

Walter Murray Collegiate

High School Diploma | Sep 2018 – Jun 2022
Schulich Leader Offer | Scholarships Recipient | Advanced Placement
Admission Average: 99.0%
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