- Engineer, scientist, and developer in training at UWaterloo Computer Engineering
- Previous SDE intern at JD.com marketing backend team
- Driven by curiosity and problem solving; I do not stop until I find a solution
- Strong academic foundation in competitive mathematics and physics
Computer Engineering @ University of Waterloo
Vivi Huang
Engineer, builder, and curious problem solver crafting thoughtful digital systems with a love for elegant interfaces and ambitious technical work.
Introduction
About Me
The original welcome, reframed in a cleaner and more editorial layout.
Hello and Welcome!
Hello! My name is Vivi Huang, great to meet you! Whether you're an employer, friend, or my professor, you're probably here to learn a little about me. From interesting facts to personal milestones, I've collected them all in this portfolio. You can also view my resume by clicking the card on the main page. Hope you enjoy!
C++
Python + Django
Java + SSM
MySQL
Git
- Worked on two co-op and internship experiences in web development
- Solid background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
- Experience with AI web modules and LLM deployments using LangChain
- I studied digital circuits and assembly programming at school
- Designed Smart Light, an STM32-based product that provides bright outdoor lighting with minimal power consumption
- Reached top 60 in AIME I 2021 and approximately top 200 in COMC 2022 in Canada
- I enjoy playing piano and oboe, as well as badminton in my free time
Career Path
Experiences
Work across software, AI product development, and engineering research.
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
SDE Intern @ JD.com
- Marketing backend, handling 5M+ sales requests daily
- Assisted in developing alert listeners for an internal platform
- Collaborated with PMs, front-end engineers, and test engineers in a production team environment
May 2024 - Aug 2024
Full-Stack Developer @ Adaptive Pulse
- Contributed to front-end modules and AI summarization on the company webpage
- Used LangChain and the ChatGPT API to deploy a custom chatbot with prompt engineering support
- Parsed PDF, Word, and image inputs at high accuracy and generated client-facing PDF documents
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Engineering Intern @ Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Optimized the Deep-Sea Artificial Seabed computer system with structural improvements
- Improved chassis airflow by 60% and reduced temperature by up to 20%
- Modified designs in SolidWorks, tested in COMSOL, and collected data using Origin64
JD.com
JD at 8PM
Adaptive Pulse
Front-page of Adaptive Pulse
ICCAS
One of ICCAS's campuses
Selected Work
Projects
Original projects preserved, now presented with the calmer and more structured design language from the new concept.
Here are some of my recent projects. You can learn more by clicking their titles.
Full-Stack Platform
QuickPlate
Web project in development, based on SpringBoot + Vue.js. Full-stack management system including order systems, delivery systems, and management for customers, drivers, and restaurants.
Java + SpringBoot
Vue.js
JavaScript
TensorFlow
SSM
Student Collaboration
Study-Buddy
Communication platform made by students, for students. Supports a Discord-style chatroom, a forum, and study tags for all users. Built with Django and SQLite, with UI using Tailwind CSS.
Python
Django
SQLite
Embedded Systems
Smart Light
A durable and sustainable lighting product, functional anywhere from -20 to 50 Celsius with up to 1500 lumens of brightness. 90% of materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable.
C
C++
STM32
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Milestones
Awards
Competition and academic highlights preserved from the original portfolio.
Here are some of my past awards. If you're interested, some competition websites still have my name there, although it may take a bit of searching.
Mathematics
2021 American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) Qualifier
Top 2.5% in AMC 10A 2021 with a score of 105, and top 60 in Canada in AIME I 2021 with an above-average score.
Mathematics
2019-2022 Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge Honor Roll
BC Zone 2 Honor Roll for three out of four years, out of 10k+ participants worldwide. Highest score: 61.5/75, just 1.5 points from Repechage in 2022.
Mathematics
2022-2023 Euclid International Honor Roll
Top 5% for two consecutive years worldwide, among the top 400 of over 20k participants. School ranked top 15 in Canada in 2022 with a total score of 265.
Physics
2023 UBC Physics Olympics
Leader of the Aerodynamic Lab team in the 2023 contest, ranked 4th place among all schools and 3rd best team overall in Canada out of over 60 teams.