Kevin Dong
kevin.dong@myyahoo.com | linkedin.com/in/dong-kevin
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh Expected Graduation: April 2027
Bachelor of Science (BS): Major in Computer Science, Minor in Information Science Pittsburgh, PA
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Software Engineering Intern Summer 2026 (Incoming)
DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh, PA
- Incoming software engineering intern for Summer 2026.
Classroom & Event Services Student Employee May 2024 – Present
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
- Provided live, on-site technical support for large lecture halls with 200+ students, troubleshooting AV systems, projectors, audio equipment, and smart boards for 600+ faculty to ensure smooth lectures and events.
- Configured and deployed Linux, macOS, and Windows machines for university device-lending programs each semester, preparing standardized software environments with automated provisioning scripts.
- Resolved 3,000+ technical issues annually across 60+ academic buildings while filming and overseeing lecture-capture recordings and delivering faculty training on Panopto and Zoom.
SMART Desk (IT) Student Technician August 2022 – May 2024
Montour School District McKees Rocks, PA
- Conducted comprehensive root-cause analysis with diagnostic tools and software to rapidly identify and resolve complex system failures, minimizing downtime and extending device lifecycles across the district's technology fleet.
- Diagnosed and repaired hardware failures (GPU, power supply, motherboard, keyboards), restoring devices to full functionality.
- Provided one-on-one Chromebook support and maintenance, reducing repeat support requests through proactive user education.
PROJECTS
HotPot Hero! HTML5 Canvas, CSS3, JS, Web Audio API February 2026
- Built a mobile-first HTML5 Canvas restaurant-management game in 24 hours under a 15KB compressed bundle constraint, delivering the final build at 13KB with team "FF @ 15" at CMU's TartanHacks 2026.
- Engineered conveyor belt mechanics, multi-pot broth matching, dynamic difficulty scaling, and 4+ purchasable upgrade paths using vanilla JavaScript and the Web Audio API, with zero external dependencies and full offline play on modern Android and iOS browsers.
- Won the "Best Use of Scotty Dog" bonus track ($500) at Pittsburgh's largest hackathon, competing against 1,000+ participants.
Pitt GPA Calculator HTML5, CSS3, JS, localStorage 2025 - Present
- Built and deployed a degree-planning web app for University of Pittsburgh students featuring cumulative and semester GPA calculations, full course-pathway mapping, graduation honors forecasting, weighted grade predictions, and multi-profile support for peer advising.
- Implemented client-side state management with localStorage and JSON import/export, enabling students to track and switch between saved academic plans without account creation.
OpenDesk React, Flask, Python, JavaScript, Vite 2025
- Developed a smart tool for Pitt students to quickly find available study spaces around campus, built with a React frontend and Flask backend.
- Integrated campus data to display real-time availability of open desks and study areas across university buildings.
Classify MongoDB, Node.js, Express.js, Flask, Python, JS 2025
- Built a course review platform for university students to make informed enrollment decisions, focusing on workload, clarity, and content rather than just instructors.
- Engineered a full-stack application using MongoDB, Node.js, and Express.js for the backend with a Flask-powered Python layer for data processing.
AreWeFree? Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, ical.js, shadcn/ui 2025
- Created a group-scheduling tool solving coordination headaches via drag-and-drop .ics file uploads, visual conflict detection, color-coded calendars, and PNG export for easy sharing among student project teams.
- Built with Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, using ical.js for calendar parsing, shadcn/ui components for the interface, and HTML-to-image conversion for schedule exports.
DBSCAN Explorer Python, tkinter, NumPy 2026
- Developed an interactive visualization of the DBSCAN clustering algorithm with a Python/tkinter GUI, enabling real-time parameter tuning of epsilon and MinPts across custom and randomized datasets.
- Implemented color-coded cluster rendering with epsilon-radius overlays, core/border/noise point classification, and adjustable epsilon, MinPts, and unit-distance parameters on a configurable grid.
Best Neighborhoods @ Pitt Python, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Jupyter 2024
- Analyzed Pittsburgh neighborhoods using Python and public datasets to determine the "best" neighborhood based on 311 requests, fire incidents, and arrest records.
- Performed data cleaning, aggregation, and visualization with Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib in Jupyter notebooks.
Website Portfolio HTML5, CSS3, JS, Python, Flask, SQLite3 September 2024 - Present (Constantly Updating)
- Engineered a full-stack portfolio platform using Flask and SQLite, implementing secure message management with a password-protected admin interface and real-time form submissions.
- Built a responsive frontend using HTML5, CSS3, and vanilla JavaScript with localStorage for theme persistence, AOS animations, and Font Awesome icons for enhanced user interface.
WebSumé HTML5, CSS3, JS January 2025 - Present (Constantly Updating)
- Developed a responsive personal portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, implementing modern design principles and interactive features, including dark/light mode toggle and smooth animations for enhanced user experience.
- Engineered custom CSS animations and transitions for a dynamic welcome screen and content loading, while maintaining clean semantic HTML structure and modular styling using CSS variables for easy theme customization.
LaunchPad - Unfound Sounds! Python, PyGame April 2022
- Engineered an interactive soundboard application with a GUI using Python, leveraging PyGame to handle real-time user inputs, dynamic sound playback, and visual feedback.
- Designed custom button classes and multiple game screens, enabling seamless navigation and delivering a responsive user interface through object-oriented programming principles.
LEADERSHIP
Stand Together Student Leader August 2022 – May 2024
Montour High School McKees Rocks, PA
- Received two certificates for Leadership from the Stand Together Organization and Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
- Led various mental health awareness initiatives throughout the Montour School District, implementing in-depth improvements to student health throughout the campus.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Programming Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, C, SQL
- Frameworks & Libraries: React, Next.js, Flask, Node.js, Express.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Vite, PyGame, tkinter
- Data Science: pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Jupyter
- Databases & Storage: MongoDB, SQLite, Firebase, localStorage
- Tools: Git, Figma, VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, JupyterLab, Microsoft Suite
- Certifications: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Software Development, System Administration, Generative AI [Microsoft]
- Awards: TartanHacks 2026 Scotty Bonus Track Winner ($500), National Cyber Scholar (Top 1,000 nationally in CyberStart America)