Vincent Wong Yik Ming

Undergraduate

University of Bristol

Biography

I am a second-year Computer Science student with experiences in team programming challenges and a previous internship. I am a resilient learner and a good team player who is willing to take on challenges that require critical thinking and problem-solving. I am looking for a summer internship or placement opportunity in software product engineering, or related disciplines.

Interests

Cybersecurity
Machine Learning
Software Engineering

Education

BSc Computer Science (First Class Honours), 2018 - 2021
University of Bristol
A-Level Maths, Computer Science, Economics, Further Maths(A*AAA), 2016 - 2018
King Edward VI, Stourbridge, UK
HKDSE, 2011 - 2016
La Salle College, Hong Kong

Skills

Programming

Competent in data structures and algorithms
Knowledge and experience in multiple programming paradigms
- Object-oriented programming Python, Java, C++
- Imperative programming C
- Functional programming Haskell
Web development stack
- Backend knowledge microservices, database, SQL, GraphQL
- Frontend knowledge JavaScript MVC, Vue.js

Data Science

Hands on experience with data science tools Pytorch, Numpy
Developing knowledge in machine learning
- implemented Tensorflow during a hackathon
- as well as taking future units in machine learning
Knowledge on statistics and number-crunching

Projects

Hashcode 2020 Challenge

We used a greedy approach for the 2020 Hashcode challenge. We have achieved 5000th in the qualification round.

The smart bin

We have developed a prototype for a bin that could automatically sorts out trash based on image recognition with Tensorflow.

Matlab Minidrone

Designed a line follower algorithm using model-based design within Simulink, and achieved 3rd runner up

Plotting on map with Vue.js

A simple web application I developed using Vue.js that visualizes a contact list on OpenStreetMap

Scotland Yard Ai

Implemented Dijkstra’s shortest path finding algorithm and Design patterns for AI playing board game Scotland Yard

Experience

Technician

University of Bristol Student Laptop and Mobile Clinic

Sep 2019 – Present Bristol, UK

Provide technical support to students, meanwhile developing my interpersonal and technical skills
Demonstrated my ability to deliver customer services

Developer Summer Intern

Moovup.

Jul 2019 – Sep 2019 Hong Kong

Collaborated closely with developers and PM to deliver software quality assurance in an agile environment
Ensured backwards compatibility for new features through introducing automated integration tests
Implemented backend features such as an endpoint for job search, using: Clojure, SQL, GraphQL, Elasticsearch
Learnt how to develop production ready code, and understand the development flow within a startup company

Accomplishments

First - BAE Systems cybersecurity Capture the Flag

Bristol CSS Nov 2019

3rd runner up - MATLAB minidrone competition

Mathworks Oct 2019

Gold Certificate - UK Senior Mathematical Challenge

UK Mathematical Trust Nov 2016

Bronze award

Hong Kong Olympiad in Informatics 2014-15 Jan 2014