I’m an addict to improvement — the kind who gets restless when things stop evolving. It can be the gym, a new sport, or adapting to new codebases. Eat growth for fuel.
- 🎓 B.S. Computer Science, University of Virginia
- 🏫 HS Diploma, Thomas Jefferson School of Science and Technology (TJHSST)
- 💼 Currently Interning at Amazon Web Services, Prior SWE Intern at Capital One — working on real systems, data handling, and automation
- 🌱 Exploring: LLM research (storage optimization), ML infra, and full-stack systems
- 🛠️ Interested in: fintech, ML infrastructure, web hosting
Languages: Python · Java · TypeScript · SQL · Go, Bash
Frontend: React · HTML/CSS · JavaScript · Bootstrap
Backend: Django · Flask · Spring Boot
Data / Infra: PostgreSQL · AWS (S3, Lambda, RDS, SageMaker, etc)
Dev Workflow: GitHub Actions · VSCode · CloudWatch, Jenkins
But most importantly, I'm very adaptable. I've found that to be the best trait whenever a new codebase is placed in front of me, along with being curious.
2nd Place Winner of &Hacks 2024: https://github.com/TheNarrator42/ANDHACKS2024 - Finance Learner and Stock Game
HooHacks 2025 Project: https://github.com/dhu2022-dev/hoohacks2025 - All in one AI Camera settings recommender, as well as a chatbot specialized for camera information
HooHacks 2024 Project: https://github.com/alex-yung-github/HooBuff/ - Workout creation app based on inputted goals
Course discussion platform — used for notes, threads, and small group collaboration.
Repo: https://github.com/thecourseforum/theCourseForum2
Consulting Project for Ting Pavilion under Red Light Management - Accelerate search for artists for contracting using ML analysis from data aggregated from ticket sales, artist information, etc
Repo: https://github.com/dhu2022-dev/rlm-booking-app
Fully hosted site on Heroku for culminating project in the Advanced Software Development Class - Gear Catalog
Repo: https://github.com/uva-cs3240-s25/project-a-06
Each project above should include a full README — see the project README templates in this profile for quick starter content.
- LLM research: storage optimization for embedding/vector stores, retrieval efficiency, and cost-effective long-term storage of model artifacts and vectors.
- LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-yung-086ba4247/ - Email:
erg3kp@virginia.edu
I love card games — poker, the capitalism card game, bridge, cambio — and picking up new ones. I used to play Pokémon TCG competitively and still get a nostalgic thrill from a tight match.
I play Pump It Up — currently training to hit 13s.
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Big foodie and home cook. I love trying new restaurants and experimenting in the kitchen. Favorite dishes I eat include:
- Red Braised Pork
- Hong Kong style chicken
- Sushi
I play & practice: pickleball, climbing, ping pong, running, and soccer — always down for a match or a route.
Thanks for stopping by! 👋