Kevin Dong

kevin.dong@myyahoo.com | linkedin.com/in/dong-kevin

github.com/thekevindong | kevindong.dev

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)