Hi, I'm Colin. I'm a Computer Science student at UC Irvine with a strong foundation in full‑stack development, machine learning, and cloud.
Irvine, California | colinyyangcs@gmail.com |colinyang.dev |github.com/GentleOtaku
About Me
I thrive on building impactful projects that bridge technology and user experience. My most notable work includes a Google Cloud x MLB Hackathon project, where I developed a full-stack fan engagement platform using React, Flask, and Tailwind CSS. This app features real-time game schedules, AI-driven multilingual news digests, and a k-means clustering recommendation system.
Beyond hackathons, I've built a COVID-19 simulation dashboard in Flask, providing intuitive data insights through an interactive UI. My passion lies in leveraging AI and software engineering to create seamless, data-driven experiences. Always open to collaborating on innovative projects and connecting with like-minded engineers!
Education
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Courses:
- Discrete Mathematics
- Boolean Logic and Discrete Structures
- Programming in C/C++ as a Second Language
- Data Structure Implementation and Analysis
- Introduction to Data Management
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics for CS
My Projects
Epidemiological Risk Modeling & Visualization
Engineered a Python pipeline with pandas/NumPy/scikit-learn to estimate COVID transmission risk for schools; deployed a React + Django + GCP dashboard to visualize indicators for district-level decision-making.
Skills
Languages
- Python (Pandas, NumPy, Flask)
- C
- C++
- Java
Cloud Platforms
- AWS
- Oracle
- Google Cloud
Tools & Technologies
- Git
- Bash
- IntelliJ/PyCharm
- JSON
- REST APIs
- PowerShell
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Linux
My Experience
Software Engineer / IT Intern
Built an internal notification system using Python, PowerShell, and Windows Task Scheduler with SendGrid API to automate SMTP email alerts for upcoming password expirations, reducing help desk tickets by 63% and improving Active Directory compliance. Diagnosed and repaired desktop/laptop hardware issues (BIOS failures, PSU faults) and reimaged systems using PXE boot, WDS, and DiskPart. Resolved software issues across Office 365, Outlook, Adobe CC, Zoom, and Slack; automated troubleshooting with Batch and GPO.