James Weng
jqweng [at] uwaterloo [dot] ca
cs @ waterloo
About
Hey! I'm a 1st year computer science student at the University of Waterloo. My current interests are at the intersection of machine learning applications and sustainability. I love innovating in close-knit teams and am heavily interested in startups. I'm always open to having a chat about startups, AI research, and software!
Education
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University of Waterloo
Bachelors of Computer Science
Activities: Poker Club, Intramural Basketball
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R.C. Palmer Secondary
Dogwood Diploma
Activities: Pre-AP Incentive Program, Basketball, Student Council, Camp Mentor, Science Fair Judge/Mentor, Nutrikin
Work Experience
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The Traction Initiative
Founder
Youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about tire pollution and green infrastructure. Backed by the City of Vancouver and Revvo Technologies. Raised over $5000 and reached over 400 students in B.C. through workshops. -
JWblends Barber Business
Founder, Barber
Started a barber business in tenth grade to help support my family financially after a significant life event. Scaled to over 100+ clients, low 5 figure ARR, and 73k social media impressions.
Projects
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Personal Website
My first project. Built using self-taught HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
Awards
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Top Performing Student Subject Awards
Physics 12
Capstone 12
English 11 Incentive
Math 9/10 Honours
English 10 Incentive
French 10
Math 8 Honours
French 9
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Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Top 10% of all global submissions. Video excerpt explained Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle.
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Waterloo President's Scholarship of Distinction
Valued at $5000 for academic excellence and community service.
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Richmond Cares Foundation Scholarship
Valued at $2000 for academic excellence and community service.
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R.C. Palmer Griffin Award
Valued at $250 for academic excellence and community service.
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AP Scholar with Distinction