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馬盛中 | Von Breznev A. Mendres Rank 1/132 Computer Science Department | 南臺科技大學
Education
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Computer Science and Information Engineering Department
2023 – 2027 | Tainan City, Taiwan
  • •RANK: 1/​132
  • •GPA: 4.07/​4.3
  • •Academic Elite Award - awarded each semester for maintaining the university's highest academic standards
    • TECHNICAL SKILLS
    Languages: Python, C/C++, JavaScript, SQL
    DevOps/Cloud: Linux, Git, Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
    Database/Tools: MongoDB, Redis, MQTT
    AI&ML: FastAI, PyTorch, OpenCV
    CERTIFICATIONS
    • •IBM: Software Engineering Certificate
    • •Google: Professional IT Support Certificate
    Languages
    English: CEFR C2 | Native-Level
    Mandarin: TOCFL B1 (2023) | Current Mock Tests Reach B2 | All College Classes Conducted in Chinese
    SELF-LEARNING

    Harvard University (Online)

    (Aug – Sep 2022)

  • •CS50x: Intro to Computer Science
  • •CS50P: Programming with Python
    • PART-TIME WORK
  • •Life and Business English Instructor

    • ASPECT Interactive English | Oct 2023 – Present

  • •English Teacher

    • Gram English | Jan 2023 – Present

    Core Strengths
    • •Resilience & Adaptability under pressure
    • •Self-directed learner
    • •Execution-focused mindset
    • •Systems thinking
    • •Cross-cultural communication
    Professional Summary

    Arrived in Taiwan with zero Mandarin; now top-ranked (1/​132) in a CSIE department where all courses are taught in Chinese. Hands-on experience across full-stack, embedded systems, and AI/​ML Applications. Currently expanding into Cloud and DevOps technologies. Consistently self-driven to pick up new technologies and domains fast.

    Projects
    FilmFolio - Full-Stack Cloud-Native Movie Management System, MongoDB Atlas, Redis, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Docker, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), MERN
  • •Cloud-native deployment & DevOps automation: Built a fully automated CI/CD pipeline with Docker and GitHub Actions for rapid deployment; used GCP Cloud Run (asia-east1) to achieve near-zero downtime and auto-scaling; integrated GitHub Secrets, IAM, and JWT for production-grade security.
  • •Distributed caching & performance optimization: Implemented Redis Cache-aside Pattern to accelerate retrieval across 1.3M TMDB movie records, reducing redundant external API calls and back-end load; applied front-end debouncing to cut redundant requests by 50%+ (estimated); monitored system health via GCP Cloud Logs.
    • Smart Traffic Lights - Voice-Controlled Intelligent Traffic Light (IoT Edge Control), MQTT, ESP32, C++, Embedded Systems, Mobile App Development
  • •Real-time command-response design: Integrated MQTT message listening into the signal control loop, overcoming single-threaded constraints to ensure the device could immediately respond to Android voice commands even while executing a light sequence.
  • •Full-stack integration & low-latency architecture: Independently developed an Android app with an asynchronous MQTT architecture (QoS 0); used MQTTx to monitor command flow and ensure accurate transmission from publisher to ESP32 executor.
    • AI Pet Species Classifier - End-to-End Pet Classification Pipeline, Python, PyTorch, FastAI, Gradio, Hugging Face, ResNet34
  • •Model optimization & fine-tuning: Fine-tuned ResNet34 with custom data augmentation (no pre-built APIs); improved accuracy from 76% to 98% through hyperparameter optimization.
  • •End-to-end deployment: Implemented model serialization and deployed to Hugging Face; built a real-time web inference app using Gradio.
    • Achievements & Awards

    2026 | 1st Place - Taipei Rotary Club English Social Issues Proposal Competition (ESSC), National Level

  • •Won first place nationwide with the SafetyLink project, selected from all national participants.
  • •Awarded NT$50,000 prize for outstanding performance in social innovation and English technical presentation.

    • 2023–Present | Department Rank 1/132 - STUST, Computer Science & Information Engineering

  • •Ranked 1st among 132 students every semester, demonstrating sustained excellence in a rigorous CS curriculum conducted entirely in Mandarin.

    • 2020 | Valedictorian - University of San Jose - Recoletos (Philippines)

  • •Graduated ranked 1st in the graduating class of 2020.
    • Leadership & Community Service

    Tainan Youth Center | Deputy Secretary-General 2026 – 2027  |  Tainan, Taiwan

  • •Oversee back-office operations and administrative optimization; currently managing role handover and onboarding to ensure continuity.

    • Sacred Heart Parish, Tainan | Altar Server, Lector & Psalmist 2023 – Present  |  Tainan, Taiwan

  • •Assist in the execution of the Mass liturgy and guide new volunteers in learning the flow of ceremonies.