Hello, I am

Yoon Kong

Explorer | Technology Enthusiast

Who am I ?

A Student Passionate About Technology, Film, and Innovation

I'm Yoon Kong, a student who moved from South Korea to the United States in pursuit of new opportunities. My interests span across multiple disciplines - from developing AI applications and analyzing data, to founding a Film Analysis Club where I help students improve their media literacy. I believe in the intersection of technology and arts, using both analytical and creative thinking in my projects. Whether it's developing games, conducting research on AI stock analysis, or exploring the deeper meanings in films, I'm always eager to learn and create something meaningful.

My Expertise

Software Development

Python | Java | Machine Learning


AI & Data Analysis

Machine Learning | Computer Vision | Data Processing


Research & Development

Academic Writing | Project Planning | Technical Documentation


Personal Info

  • Birthdate : April 9th
  • Email : roy.yoon.kong@gmail.com
  • Phone : (+1) 949-899-2191

My Resume

Education

Irvine High School

Class of 2025

2022/08 - Present

  • Key Courses:
  • AP Computer Science A (5)
  • AP World History (5)
  • AP US History (5)
  • AP Calculus BC (5)
  • AP Physics 1 (5)
  • AP English Language (5)
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Government
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Physics 2
  • AP Physics C (4)
    • self study
  • WebML 101 Google AI for Anyone (certificate)
    • self study
  • Data Ethics, AI and Responsible Innovation (certificate)
    • self study
  • Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 1 (certificate)
    • self study

Achievements

Scholastic Art And Writing Award Silver Medal

2022/09 - 2022/11

  • Recognized for narrative writing work submitted to the Scholastic Contest
  • Experienced the writing process firsthand, spending 2 hours a week for months revising the writing

Jeonju Game Jam 2nd Place

2023/08

  • Developed a game for the Jeonju Game Jam held in South Korea along with 2 artists and a developer
  • Game Name: Stop!!! A puzzle game where you draw walls in order to stop the enemy AI from fighting each other
  • Team project that involved all college students except for me as a high schooler; went through a 72-hour process where every participant lived together, building cooperation and teamwork

Principal Honor Award

2021,2022,2023

  • Awarded for students who gain a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the school year
  • Awarded at freshman, sophomore, and junior years

AMC12 Qualification

2023/06 - 2023/11

  • Qualified for the AMC12 problem-solving exam, an exam for students who are passionate about mathematics
  • Enhanced mathematical thinking and problem-solving through the experience

Extracurriculars

UCI Math Circle

2020/10 - Present

  • Participated in challenging math problems with a group of roughly 40 fellow high school peers
  • Attended weekly meetings hosted by UC Irvine to solve math puzzles with peers to improve mathematical problem-solving skills

Irvine Marching Band

2021/08 - Present

  • Participated in Irvine High School Marching Band as a Clarinetist, practicing an hour before school starts every day
  • Performed weekly in the football season along with extra performances at concerts and marching contests

Varsity E-Sports Team

2023/01 - Present

  • Signed up for a varsity E-Sports team playing the game Super Smash Brothers Ultimate
  • Played with in the 2023 Spring Varsity Season

Film Analysis Club

2023/10 - Present

  • Founded a club with the intent of helping students improve their media literacy by watching and discussing film
  • Held monthly meetings where students would watch a film and then analyze the themes and the purposes of the film

Irvine Machine Learning Club

2022/08 - Present

  • Learned coding in Python and basics of machine learning in a high school club 2 hours weekly
  • Planned to start projects as a group related to machine learning such as analyzing data for mobile app downloads

Youth Action Team

2022/09 - Present

  • Group with goal to organize/coordinate volunteer service opportunities for high school students
  • Attended biweekly meetings and signed up for volunteer services aiding children and conservation efforts

IKPAVC (Irvine Korean Parents Association & Volunteer Committee)

2023/08 - Present

  • Took part in volunteer service centering around Koreans within Irvine is meant to bring a sense of community among the South Korean members of the community
  • Focused on agricultural work weekly for 3-5 hours at various organizations such as the Shadetree Nursery or the Irvine Food Bank, which raises food products for homeless shelters, universities, and hospitals locally

Ethic Center UCI Summer

2024/07 - 2024/08

    My Projects

    Stop!!!

    Game Development

    This project was a game that was developed in 72 hours. The game involves drawing lines in order to stop 2 groups of AI controlled characters from fighitng, following a theming of peace. This led to a gameplay loop primarily consisting of many small puzzles. It was then published onto itch.io and is still available.

  • Github
  • Itch.io
  • Trailer Video
  • ICOAI Research Article

    Artificial Intelligence/Stock Data Analysis

    As a research paper presentation for the ICOAI(International Conference on Artificial Intelligence) I wrote a research paper on the topic of stock data analysis using machine learning. It involved having an machine learning model analyze the rise and fall of stock values in order to utilize deep learning and accurately predict the future trend of said stock. The paper was presented at the conference and was published in the conference proceedings.

  • Conference Paper
  • AI TTS

    Artificial Intelligence | Facial Recognition

    The project involves a face recognition model and a voice generation AI. The facial expression gets read by the AI, which is then fed a TTS message and inputs emotion into the TTS broadcasted based on aforementioned facial expression. This project is intended to those who are affected by speech impediments to aid in their communication.

  • Github
  • My Blog