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Hugo Chen

Software Developer

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About

Who is this guy?

Introduction

Hi! I’m Hugo, a UBC Vancouver student who loves coding, building, and experimenting with new technologies. I’m driven by curiosity and the challenge of turning ideas into working projects that make an impact.

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Skills

Python
70%
C, C++
65%
Java
65%
HTML, CSS, Javascript
55%
Kotlin
50%
MATLAB
65%
Microsoft Suite
70%

Education

Academic Journey

BSc. Computer Science
University of British Columbia
2025 – 2028

Bachelor of Computer Science

University of British Columbia

Years: 2025 – 2028

Entered UBC Computer Science directly as a second-year student due to advanced standing.

GPA: 4.17/4.33

Relevant Courses:Models of Computation, Software Construction, Data Strucutres and Algorithms

Concurrent studies student
Simon Fraser University
2023 – 2025

Concurrent Studies

Simon Fraser University

Years: 2022 - 2024

Selected for admission into SFU’s Concurrent Studies program, which allows top secondary students (90%+ standing) to take university-level courses before graduation.

GPA: 3.91 / 4.33

Relevant coursework: Introduction to computer science, introduction to engineering analysis, linear algebra

Dogwood Diploma
Centennial Secondary School
2021-2025

Highschool Diploma

Centennial Secondary School

Year: 2021-205

Average: 94/100

Highlights: Led school peer tutoring expanding program from 30 to 100 participants per semester.

Work Experience

More of my qualifications

Framer

Jun. 2023 -- Oct. 2024

Linty Construction
  • Framed 4 custom residential homes, including an energy-efficient Step Code 5 project
  • Streamlined project coordination by leading English/mandarin communications between clients and contractors.
  • Drove an increase in high-end client inquiries by designing and launching a website.
Assembler / Sales associate

Jun. 2022 -- Jun. 2023

Canadian Tire
  • Delivered the lowest rework and return rate on serviced bicycles
  • Recognized by managers for precision and reliability during peak seasonal demand
  • Advised customers on bike selection, achieving top monthly sales in the store
Teacher

Jan. 2022 -- Jun. 2022

Lively Education
  • Led weekly virtual English classes for ESL students, supporting vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills
  • Adapted lesson plans to varying proficiency levels, ensuring engaging and accessible instruction

Projects

See my creations!

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Four-way coffee table

A custom sliding coffee table designed and built from scratch, combining CAD modeling with hands-on woodworking techniques.

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Personal Website

A portfolio website built to showcase projects, featuring smooth scrolling, responsive design, and modern UI elements.

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Unit Calculator

An Android app that handles mixed metric and imperial units, supports calculations with order of operations, parentheses, and unit conversions.

Project Screenshot

Price Getter

A Python tool that retrieves and monitors real-time price data from APIs, supporting market analysis and tracking.

financial-tracker

Financial Tracker

A Java-based financial tracker that records transactions and categorizes spending through an interactive desktop interface.

game

Sewage Search

2D game created for SFU Mountain Madness 2025, where players descend into a surreal sewer to rescue a lost cat.

Contact

I would love to connect with you

Email

Email Me At

hugohqchen@gmail.com
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