software engineer

kenny wu

building products that scale to millions of users.

computer science student at university of waterloo & business administration student at wilfrid laurier university. i build scalable systems, optimize performance, and ship products that impact real users. currently building at super.com.

currently

Software Engineer

Super.com

jan. 2026 — present

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education

Bachelor of Computer Science

University of Waterloo

sep. 2024 — present

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Bachelor of Business Administration

Wilfrid Laurier University

sep. 2024 — present

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where i've been

Software Engineer

instinct©

sep. 2025 — nov. 2025

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Software Engineer

Viggle (a16z)

may. 2025 — aug. 2025

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Software Engineer

UNIS Technology (Canada) Ltd.

may. 2024 — aug. 2024

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Logistics & Technology Executive

YRHacks

jun. 2022 — jun. 2024

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Barista

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

jun. 2023 — sep. 2023

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projects

ShapeShift

Developed a 3D modelling web application leveraging MediaPipe's ML-based hand tracking via webcams to deliver VR-style hand positioning without specialized hardware. Integrated cosine similarity algorithms for precise object transformations, achieving an average of 40+ frames per second on standard devices using optimized Numpy methods. Enabled intuitive gesture-based controls for rotation, translation, and scaling with sub-100ms latency using ReactJS optimization techniques. Won Y Combinator: Unicorn Prize @ Hack the North.

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KahootGPT

Built AI-powered Kahoot answer generator using OpenAI API, scaling to 200K+ downloads and 50K+ weekly active users through advanced Chrome extension APIs and shadow DOM integration. Monetized extension to $4,000+ in revenue with 700+ paying subscribers by implementing Stripe subscription billing and conversion-optimized paywall design. Engineered Chrome extension architecture with real-time DOM manipulation and background script orchestration to seamlessly inject AI insights without disrupting the Kahoot user experience.

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Callerphone Bot

Independently grew platform to 220K+ users in 3.6K+ communities by implementing roulette conversation matchmaking algorithm with Discord WebRTC technology to allow cross-community messaging between users. Optimized backend infrastructure by reducing average memory usage by 64% through the integration of a Docker-containerized MongoDB instance to handle matchmaking caching and persistent preference storage. Improved service scalability by increasing concurrent conversation capacity by 3x with the implementation of instance sharding to enable parallel request handling across thousands of servers.

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thiswebsitedoesnotexist

Built a completely AI-generated front end that delivers a unique, dynamically generated website experience every time you visit. Leveraged modern web technologies and AI to create an ever-changing interface that demonstrates the potential of generative web design. Each visit presents a fresh, algorithmically crafted layout and content structure.

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vibeo

Developed a modern web application using TypeScript and React, focusing on creating an engaging user experience with real-time interactions and smooth animations. Built with scalable architecture and performance optimization in mind.

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auto-flappy

Created an automatic Flappy Bird player using computer vision and game automation techniques. Implemented real-time screen capture and decision-making algorithms to navigate the game autonomously, demonstrating skills in automation, image processing, and algorithmic problem-solving.

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get in touch

always open to discussing new opportunities and interesting projects.

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