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Leo Yang

LEXINGTON,KY

Summary

Passionate and self-motivated international student from China with a transformative journey. Initially a Mechanical Engineering major, my pivotal moment came with the development of my first website—an experience that ignited my passion for coding. This profound encounter fueled my decision to relocate to the U.S. and pursue a career in Computer Science. Currently excelling as a Computer Science student, I bring a unique blend of engineering insights and programming enthusiasm, driven by the impactful potential of technology.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineering Intern

Kentucky Energy And Envionment Cabinet
05.2023 - 12.2023

During my internship at the Energy & Environment Cabinet, I honed skills in Leaflet for interactive mapping and ASP.NET MVC project development, deepening my grasp of software architecture and programming. Additionally, I gained valuable experience in Oracle database management, experiencing the utilization of PL/SQL to enhance my understanding of database systems and contribute to efficient data management practices.

Barista

PJ's Coffee
09.2022 - 05.2023

I maintain quality standards, oversee brewing equipment, and manage inventory to ensure efficient coffee shop operations and top customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tianjin Polytechnic University
Tianjin, China

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12.2025

Skills

  • Mobile App Development: ReactNative, Swift
  • Front-End Development: Html5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • Back-End Development: AWS, NodeJS, C#, Firebase
  • Front-End Framework: React, Vue, Jquery, Bootstrap, NextJS, Leafletjs
  • Database: AWS DynamoDB, Firestore Database, MongoDB, Mysql
  • Database Management: PL/SQL
  • Software Architecture: MVC, MVVC
  • Programming Language: Nodejs, Python, Java, C, C#, C programming language, Matlab, R, Swift
  • Operating Systems: Linux

Projects

AI Prompt Hub - Promptopia - Website

  • Link: https://project-promptopia-eyufuarvw-leoyang2001.vercel.app/
  • Tech Stack: Next.js, MongoDB, NextAuth, TailwindCSS
  • Description: Developed a full-stack application, AI Prompt Hub, showcasing proficiency in Next.js for frontend, MongoDB for database management, NextAuth for secure Google authentication, and TailwindCSS for modern styling.


Emoji Memory Game - IOS Mobile App

  • Github Link: https://github.com/LeoYang2001/swift_memory.git
  • Tech Stack: SwitftUI, MVVM Architecture
  • Description: Developed an engaging memory game for iOS using Swift, creating a challenging yet entertaining experience for users. The game involves a set of poker cards containing different emojis. Players can flip cards to reveal emojis, aiming to match pairs by remembering the positions of previously flipped cards.


Vocabulary Visualizer App - IOS Mobile App

  • Github Link: https://github.com/LeoYang2001/dictionaryApp.git
  • Tech Stack: React Native, TailwindCSS, Firebase (Auth, Firestore)
  • Description: Designed and implemented a mobile application using React Native, TailwindCSS for styling, and Firebase for backend services (Auth and Firestore). The Vocabulary Visualizer App aims to assist users in expanding their vocabulary by providing visual representations of searched words. The app also incorporates a multi-language translation feature to enhance user understanding.


Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Software Engineering Intern

Kentucky Energy And Envionment Cabinet
05.2023 - 12.2023

Barista

PJ's Coffee
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tianjin Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Kentucky
Leo Yang