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> I build apps, web platforms, and AI bots.
> Obsessed with hackathons, competitive programming, and VEX Robotics.
> Gold Medal — Carrousel du Louvre, Paris 2026.
[01] ABOUT
I'm a high schooler and self-taught programmer. I started out messing around with Python and Java, but lately I've been getting super into full-stack web dev, iOS apps, and building things with AI.
I'm pretty active in VEX Robotics (Team 77174A "Holy Airball!"), where I built SparkVEX to help pick alliances using Bayesian stats. When I'm not coding, I make ink, gouache, and mixed-media art. I've somehow managed to win a few awards doing that at the Louvre and CICAF Toronto.
[02] CODE
A scouting app for VEX Robotics. It uses a custom Bayesian model to rate teams on how well they perform, who they play against, and what they actually contribute to a match. Also has live chat, data imports, and a task board.
A platform I put together to help give First Nations students free access to tutoring. I built out dashboards for students and tutors, hooked up Zoom for live sessions, and set up an admin approval workflow.
A Bible app designed to feel like a social feed. I used GPT-4o to figure out verse meanings and ElevenLabs to read them out loud. It's got friends, group chats, and learns what kind of verses you like.
A custom Discord bot hooked up to the Claude API. I spent way too long tuning its prompts so it sounds like it has an actual personality, making server chats way more fun.
A site that grabs live stats directly from the Clash Royale API. You can look up live card data, find competitive decks, and save them to your account.
[03] ART
I mostly draw with ink, gouache, and mixed media. My stuff ranges from heavy black-and-white drawings to colorful gouache pieces. I've been lucky enough to show my work at the Louvre and CICAF Toronto.
White ink & gouache on black paper. A cosmic wolf of constellation lines facing a solitary figure.
✦ Médaille d'Or — Carrousel du Louvre, Paris · Jan 2026
[VIEW PORTFOLIO]Gouache & acrylic on canvas. Just a chaotic, busy city scene grabbing the vibe of the street at dusk.
★ Silver Award — CICAF Toronto · Aug 2025
[FOLLOW @dylan_duan2010]Pen & ink, straight onto the paper with no underdrawing. Giant sky figures coming down to a chaotic world.
🥈 Silver Award — CICAF Toronto · Aug 2024
[GITHUB/KIDDO4993][04] SKILLS
// Languages
// Frameworks
// Tools & DBs
[05] CONTACT
Always down to collab, build something cool together, or honestly just chat about tech and art. Hit me up.