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Hi, I’m James Xiao—an aspiring mathematician and software developer who loves building end-to-end projects that blend rigorous problem solving with practical engineering. I enjoy learning new technologies independently and applying them to creative, real-world problems, from backend APIs to interactive frontends. I’m always exploring how math, code, and music intersect to create elegant solutions. Outside academics, I’ve led badminton coaching, contributed to robotics and EV initiatives, and pursued music theory through self-study. I value curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring a structured, collaborative mindset to new opportunities.…Hi, I’m James Xiao—an aspiring mathematician and software developer who loves building end-to-end projects that blend rigorous problem solving with practical engineering. I enjoy learning new technologies independently and applying them to creative, real-world problems, from backend APIs to interactive frontends. I’m always exploring how math, code, and music intersect to create elegant solutions. Outside academics, I’ve led badminton coaching, contributed to robotics and EV initiatives, and pursued music theory through self-study. I value curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring a structured, collaborative mindset to new opportunities.

James Xiao

Back-End Developer, Front-End Developer, Web Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m James Xiao—an aspiring mathematician and software developer who loves building end-to-end projects that blend rigorous problem solving with practical engineering. I enjoy learning new technologies independently and applying them to creative, real-world problems, from backend APIs to interactive frontends. I’m always exploring how math, code, and music intersect to create elegant solutions. Outside academics, I’ve led badminton coaching, contributed to robotics and EV initiatives, and pursued music theory through self-study. I value curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring a structured, collaborative mindset to new opportunities.…Hi, I’m James Xiao—an aspiring mathematician and software developer who loves building end-to-end projects that blend rigorous problem solving with practical engineering. I enjoy learning new technologies independently and applying them to creative, real-world problems, from backend APIs to interactive frontends. I’m always exploring how math, code, and music intersect to create elegant solutions. Outside academics, I’ve led badminton coaching, contributed to robotics and EV initiatives, and pursued music theory through self-study. I value curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring a structured, collaborative mindset to new opportunities.

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Hi, I’m James Xiao—an aspiring mathematician and software developer who loves building end-to-end projects that blend rigorous problem solving with practical engineering. I enjoy learning new technologies independently and applying them to creative, real-world problems, from backend APIs to interactive frontends. I’m always exploring how math, code, and music intersect to create elegant solutions.

Outside academics, I’ve led badminton coaching, contributed to robotics and EV initiatives, and pursued music theory through self-study. I value curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning, and I’m excited to bring a structured, collaborative mindset to new opportunities.

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Work Experience

Self Solving Rubik’s Cube Project at Independent Project

June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025

Led a self-directed, full-stack Rubik’s Cube project. Implemented a React + Vite + Three.js frontend with an interactive 3D cube UI and a Python/FastAPI backend integrating a solver via REST API. Built a JavaScript cube simulator using OO design to model centers, edges, and corners with shared rotation logic and polymorphic behavior for scalable transformations. Developed a solver using the Pochmann blindfold method and BFS, including parity algorithms and T- and Y-permutations to solve scrambled states.

Team Member at Waterloo Electric Vehicle Challenge

January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Built and assembled custom mechanical components for an electric vehicle in a 20-member robotics team. First team from White Oaks Secondary School to compete and received the Dennis Weishar Engineering Design Award.

Project Developer at Game Probability Simulation (Personal Project)

January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Simulated the Multivariate Wallenius’ Noncentral Hypergeometric Distribution using NumPy; integrated mathematical probability theory with simulation-based code to analyze complex game mechanics, enabling precise evaluation of probabilistic outcomes.

Team Member at Fourier Transformation of Music (Project)

January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Self-taught project applying Fourier series to model intervals under Equal Temperament and Just Intonation, analyzing harmonic differences via frequency spectrum and discussing consonance/dissonance and tuning systems.

Badminton Summer Camp Assistant Coach at Lions Badminton

July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Led badminton training for mixed-skill youth groups by tailoring drills to individual abilities and coordinating sessions effectively. Improved player skills and attendance while fostering a positive team culture.