Hou Wai Yip

Aspiring Software
Engineer

Computer Science student at Stony Brook University. Building systems with precision, automation, and full-stack technologies.

Education

Stony Brook University

Expected Graduation: Fall 2027

Stony Brook University

  • Data Structures, Algorithms, System Fundamentals, Discrete Mathematics, Data Analysis, Software Development.
Dean's List (Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025)

Mentorship

Google Software Engineering Program

Fall 2025

Google

  • Collaborated 1:1 with a Google Engineer in an intensive 10-week mentorship, analyzing 40+ algorithmic problems to implement industry-standard practices for code performance and scalability.
Algorithmic Analysis · Code Optimization · Software Engineering

Entrepreneurship

Sneaker E-Commerce Business

2018 — Present

Founder & Developer

  • Tracked and managed over 500 products and 6,000+ transactions through a full-stack inventory system developed with SQLite, following the full software development life cycle from design to deployment.
  • Optimized product tracking by implementing full CRUD operations and search/filter functionality in a responsive web app, providing a structured interface for efficient data entry and retrieval.
Tech Stack: React · Java · SQLite · Docker

Teaching

Object-Oriented Programming Tutor

2023 — 2025

Public Library

  • Taught core CS principles (OOP, Data Structures) in Python to over 15 students with varying experience levels.
  • Guided students through debugging, code reviews, and problem decomposition, cultivating analytical skills.
  • Developed custom coding projects (e.g., inventory systems) to demonstrate real-world OOP applications.
Tech Stack: Python · NumPy · Pandas

Automation

Software Automation Intern

Summer 2024

Precision Gear

  • Reduced document sorting time by 60% by developing an automated filing system in Python to efficiently manage and organize 1,750+ PDF files.
  • Increased accessibility and structure of company records by integrating the system with existing tools, automating data entry, and streamlining retrieval workflows.
Tech Stack: Python · OS · Automation