Vincent Chen
Computer Engineering Student
Education
Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.A.Sc)
2021 - 2026
University of Toronto, St. George Campus
Intended Minor – Artificial Intelligence
Intended Areas of Focus – Digital and Analog Electronics, Software
Relevant Courses:
- Software Design and Communication
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computer Fundamentals
- Operating Systems
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Applied Fundamentals of Deep Learning
- Computer Organization
- Computer Networks
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
- C++
- C
- Python (Pytorch, Numpy)
- Java
- MATLAB
- GDScript
Software
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- VSCode
- FL Studio
- Git/Github
- LTspice and Logism
- NI Multisim
Programming Experience
Competitive Programming
- Active participation in multiple programming contests (ACPC, CCPC, CCC)
- Member of University of Calgary Competitive Programming Club
Research & Algorithms
- Facilitated combinatorics research using Python
- Base conversion implementations
- Permutations and combinations algorithms
- Subset and grouping calculations
- Developed IZE strategy generator for Plants vs. Zombies
- Python-based simulation system
- Expected value calculations for kernel pult delay
Academic Projects
- Computer Science Implementations (C++, Java)
- Advanced searching and sorting algorithms
- Graph algorithms (DFS, BFS, Knight's Tour)
- Flood game and prime number generation
- Text-to-float number converter
- Complete Sudoku Solver
- Adaptive mental math trainer
Game Development
- Experience with Game Maker and GML
- Game mechanics implementation
- User interface design
- Game logic programming
Featured Projects
2048 Is You
A creative 2D puzzle game that combines mechanics from 2048 and Baba Is You. Built with Godot4 and GDScript, this game challenges players to navigate a unique world as a 2048 tile.
- Navigate through a world of friendly and hostile tiles
- Solve puzzles to acquire new abilities
- Build defensive structures for survival
- Developed using Godot4 Engine and GDScript
Not to Scale - Lego Engineering
YouTube channel showcasing advanced Lego Technic engineering projects, with a special focus on automatic transmission systems.
- 1700+ subscribers and growing community
- Custom automatic transmission designs
- Complex mechanical systems demonstrations
- Educational content on engineering principles
Song of Source Monitor Plus
A creative multimedia project combining technical and artistic elements.
- Original content creation
- Technical implementation
- Cross-platform distribution
- Source code available on GitHub
Combinatorics Research
Advanced mathematical research focusing on non-consecutive permutations and their relationship to polygon paths.
- Implementation of recursive formulas
- Python-based verification system
- Published on OEIS.org
- Comprehensive documentation
Achievements & Awards
COMC Alberta Bronze Medal
2019
Grade 10 Bronze Medal recipient in the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge
CEMC School Champion
2017-2020
Three-time School Champion medals in the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing contests
RCM Violin Achievements
2018
Level 8 Certificate and Level 4 Gold Medal in Royal Conservatory of Music
Antichess Expert
2021
Achieved 2000+ rating in Antichess on Lichess.org
YouTube Milestone
2024
Lego Technic channel "Not to Scale" reached 1700 subscribers
ACPC Achievement
2020
4th place in Alberta Collegiate Programming Contest Division 2