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Hello! I'm Edward. I excel at Python, can proficiently program in C, SQL, Swift, Java, etc. I can efficiently navigate the command line and use tools like Vim, Git, and Docker. I enjoy challenging tasks and exploring new technologies. I have great passion for mathematics and deep learning.

Experience

iOS Developer Intern

NetEase Youdao

NetEase is a leading Chinese technology company renowned for its innovative online services and entertainment offerings, contributing significantly to the digital landscape with a focus on gaming, music, and e-commerce. DAO:NYSE

Dec 2023  - Feb 2024

I collaborated in developing an AI-based text optimization interface for the Youdao dictionary app, which ranks as the third most downloaded reference app on the App Store in China, using Swift and SwiftUI. I also contributed to the development of Hi Echo, a virtual speaking coach application, by implementing the weekly learning report interface using UIKit.

Part-Time Automation Developer

Hudson Homes

WE HAVE A SIMPLE MISSION: TO DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY HOMES FOR A NEW GENERATION. Based upon our most fundamental philosophy that homes are ‘made for living’, we aim to create homes that celebrate life.

Jan 2022  - Dec 2022

During my stay at the company, I wrote and improved several automation scripts for updating housing information, generating marketing reports, and updating contacts. I wrote most of the automation scripts in Python and made use of a wide range of PyPI libraries. They also involve managing and querying Microsoft SQL databases.

education

Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Science

The University of Sydney

2021 - 2025

I am studying Bachelor of Advanced Computer and Bachelor of Science, majoring in computer science and data science. I am also part of the Dalyell Scholars program.

High School Certificate

Knox Grammar School

2018  -  2020

I studied Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2 and Software Design and Development. In 2020 HSC, I achieved an ATAR of 98.70.

awards

Vacation Research Internship Program Scholarship

Faculty of Engineering

Jul 2024

The Program is designed to provide valuable research experience and is open to those students interested in pursuing a research career at a university or in industry. I worked on understanding Stellar - a leading decentralized payment solution and federated consensus protocol, and analyzing its security.

Undergraduate High Honor Roll

School of Computer Science

Jun 2024

By excelling in my studies in 2023, I have earned a place in the School of Computer Science Undergraduate High Honour Roll.

Second Place in SYNCS Hack 2023

SYNCS

Sydney Computing Society

Aug 2023


In 24 hours, our team developed a team matching app called 
Matcha using Svelte. The backend makes use of a self-hosted API powered by pre-trained NLP models and a more traditional algorithm using Levenshtein distance.

Undergraduate High Honor Roll

School of Computer Science

May 2023

The University of Sydney School of Computer Science presents this award to senior students who have earned a high distinction in all of their IT units.

Best UI/UX and People's Choice in SYNCS Hack 2022

SYNCS

Sydney Computing Society

Aug 2022

My teammates and I submitted an elegant decision-making web application that makes life easier - Decision Royale.

University of Sydney Academic Merit Prize

Faculty of Engineering

Aug 2022

I achieved an Annual Average Mark of 89.1 in 2021 while challenging myself as much as possible with the advanced units. This award was established in 2007 to recognize exemplary undergraduate students. There are approximately 600 prizes awarded annually.

Junior Undergraduate Project Award in Coding Fest 2022

USyd School of Computer Science 

May 2022

I led a team of Bachelor students who completed and published a game on itch.io and my personal website - Crazy Spin.

Second Place in Competitive Coding Challenge 2021

USRC x SYNCS 

The University of Sydney Robotics Club and the Computing Society at the University of Sydney
July 2021

Over three weeks, my teammates and I built an auction bot that could bid in simulated environments and classify participants based on their behavior. We applied our knowledge on communication protocols, hypothesis testing and algorithm design in general. Our work is open source on GitHub .

Skills

Python
C
SQL
Bash
Swift
Java

Git
Vim
Docker
CI/CD

App development
Web development
Deep learning
Mobile photography

Contact Info

Sydney, Australia
Edward Ji
+61 410 170 838
me@edwardji.dev

You can also download my resume in PDF.