Alexander Hao-Jia Du
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Interdisciplinary student with experience in engineering, computer science, and design, spanning robotics development, software implementation, and project leadership.
Led and contributed to projects involving robotic systems, PCB design, web-based control, and UI/UX design, with a strong focus on translating ideas into functional prototypes.
Currently leading an international game startup team, while deepening technical training in programming and data-oriented computing, and bringing a design-driven, human-centered perspective to technical work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Team leader of a game startup
Global
02.2025 - Current
- Managing 5 team members from global time zones. (U.S., Canada, China)
- Game design, development, and UI design.
- Weekly online meeting schedule and hold.
- Program management.
PEARL Project
California University of Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Design and 3D printing of an external machine arm for a Light Microscope for online control.
- Website built to show the image from the Light Microscope.
Independent Project, Prof. Hu’s Lab at Wuhan Unive
WHU School of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Wuhan,CN
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Positioned as a Student Researcher and instructed by Prof. Wenshan Hu from the WHU School of Electrical Engineering and Automation.
- Focused on upgrading my original design of my “CUBER’S ROBOT” and advancing its performance.
- Developed the PCB layout, constructed the robot, and devised and implemented drivers for the robot utilizing open-source software obtained from the internet.
- Implemented the new functionality to offer laboratory scenarios for multiple platform-based courses and intended to connect with the undergraduate experimental platform of the School of Electrical Engineering and Automation for the purpose of conducting experiments by engineering students.
Volunteer, Community Service
Wuhan,CN
06.2018 - 10.2024
- Served as a volunteer at the 2023 China Epigenetics & Chromatin Biology Symposium (Wuhan)
- Using the money raised from my recycling of cartons and bottles to help the elderly residents, who are in need of buying basic necessities and medicine.
- Volunteered as a tutor at the Biology & Chemistry Club and Physics Club. (High school)
- Served as the Student Dormitory Manager and engage in regular and diligent cleaning of the dormitory to uphold optimal living conditions. (High school)
Competitive Cuber
WCA and Rubrik's Cube Club@Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
10.2025 - Current
- WCA ID: 2025DUAL01
- 2*2 single NR 6897 (up to Jan 2026).
- Only hand single NR 2670 (up to Jan 2026).
- Judge for competitions I attend.
- Roux and Blind solving player.
“CUBER’S ROBOT”, 2023 High School Science Fair
Wuhan Kangli High School
Wuhan,CN
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed and created my “CUBER’S ROBOT” prototype to attend the 2023 High School Science Fair.
- Acquired knowledge on various subjects such as Python, Java, and circuit design through extensive reading of books and watching educational videos on social media platforms.
Education
Wuhan No.6 High School
Wuhan, China06.2024
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Affiliated Foreign Language School of Wuhan University
Wuhan, China06.2021
Skills
- Python, SQL, Scheme, and JAVA
- Took CS 61A in 25Fal
- Took Data C8 in 25SP
- Currently taking CS 61B
- Sketching Practice Since 2015
- UI design for startup game
- Achieved the Grade 8 Level on Pencil Sketch and obtained the Certificate of Arts Grade Examination of China in 08/2019 (Grade of Beginning & End: 1-10)
- Learned basic lines, geometric shapes, and shading, then studied live-action sketching of people, landscapes, still life, and more
- Mastered various sketching techniques to represent the three-dimensionality and realism of objects, including combining light and heavy, capturing changes in light and shadow, etc
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Competitive Cuber
WCA and Rubrik's Cube Club@Berkeley
10.2025 - Current
Team leader of a game startup
02.2025 - Current
PEARL Project
California University of Berkeley
09.2024 - 05.2025
Independent Project, Prof. Hu’s Lab at Wuhan Unive
WHU School of Electrical Engineering and Automation
07.2023 - 08.2023
“CUBER’S ROBOT”, 2023 High School Science Fair
Wuhan Kangli High School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Volunteer, Community Service
06.2018 - 10.2024
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Affiliated Foreign Language School of Wuhan University
Wuhan No.6 High School