About Me
Greetings, I'm Danny, a Computer Science graduate from the University of British Columbia , currently pursuing a Master's degree in Cybersecurity at Simon Fraser University. Originally from Shenzhen, China, I'm passionate about technology and the positive impact it can have on people's lives.
I'm a dedicated and detail-oriented individual, with a strong drive to solve complex problems efficiently and with precision. My ability quickly learn and adapt to new technologies , has helped me stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the ever-changing field of computer science.
As I continue my journey in cybersecurity, I'm eager to deepen my understanding of this critical field and enhance my technical skills to protect systems and data. My long-term goal is to merge my expertise in cybersecurity with my passion for game development,contributing to both industries by creating secure, innovative, and enjoyable experiences for players.
In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and exploring the latest gaming trends. Fitness and tennis are also passions of mine—I regularly engage in weightlifting, cardio workouts, and tennis to maintain a healthy balance between mind and body.
I'm especially drawn to the gaming industry, and hope to work on projects that combine my passion for gaming with my programming skills. My ultimate goal is to create games that bring joy to players and make a positive impact on society. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. If you have any questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out!
My Experience
Teaching Assistant @ UBC
May 2022 - August 2022 & May 2023 - August 2023 & October 2023 - December 2023
- Teaching Assistant for CPSC 455 – Applied Industry Practices (course focused on MERN development)
- Teaching Assistant for CPSC 313 – Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
- Conducted office hours, providing personalized assistance to students, and meticulously graded assignments; also performed exam invigilation duties, ensuring academic integrity.
JavaScript Developer Co-op @ Semios
Jan 2022 – August 2022
- Implemented new components with React for different features (including interacted with Ant Design and Google Map components)
- Wrote logic functions such as sorting contents, form validation and time manipulation (moment.js)
- Change some styles with CSS based on the design requirement
Web Developer @ Bluvec Technologies Inc.
September 2021 – December 2021
- Built the company’ landing page by using company given React template
- Wrote tests with Golang for company’s projects
- implemented functions that delete past due images files
Projects
Locative Audio
no repo because of NDA
A Geo-based project for Vancouver, which allows users to unlock audio poems inspired by the city's history and culture as they visit different locations
Insight UBC Search Engine
no repo because of NDA
Course project from CPSC 310 Introduction to Software Engineering. A search engine that can effectively query the metadata such as past course averages and room capacity from around campus
Mythos
no repo because of NDA
(The progress of this project was halted as some teammates graduated or became occupied with other commitments, such as pursuing medical school.) Mythos is a 2D platform game follows a young teen and his journey to his parents' house taking amisfortunate detour into a fragment multiverse