I like to build things and keep a cozy aesthetic
- B.S. Computer Science — University of Virginia
- HS Diploma — Thomas Jefferson School of Science and Technology (TJHSST)
- Currently exploring: LLM research (storage optimization), ML infrastructure, and full-stack systems
- Interested in: fintech, ML infrastructure, web hosting
| Role | Company | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| SDE Intern | Amazon Web Services | Worked on real systems, data handling, and automation across AWS services |
| SWE Intern | Capital One | Software engineering intern contributing to production systems |
| SDE Intern | ManTech | Modernized a legacy monolithic platform into a micro-service architecture using React and Django |
| .. | .. | View LinkedIn for more |
Languages Python · Java · TypeScript · SQL · Go · Bash
Frontend React · HTML/CSS · JavaScript · Bootstrap
Backend Django · Flask · Spring Boot
Data / Infra PostgreSQL · AWS (S3, Lambda, RDS, SageMaker)
Dev Workflow GitHub Actions · VSCode · CloudWatch · Jenkins
Most importantly, I'm very adaptable. A fallback trait whenever a new codebase, or anything new, is placed in front of me — along with being curious.
- 2nd Place — &Hacks 2024: Finance Learner & Stock Game
- HooHacks 2025: AI Camera Settings Recommender + Chatbot
- HooHacks 2024: HooBuff — Workout Creation App
Course discussion platform — used for notes, threads, and small group collaboration. View Repo
Consulting project to accelerate artist search for contracting using ML analysis on aggregated ticket sales and artist data. View Repo
Fully hosted site on Heroku for a culminating class project. View Repo
- LLM Research: Storage optimization for embedding/vector stores, retrieval efficiency, and cost-effective long-term storage of model artifacts and vectors.
- LinkedIn: alex-yung
- Email: erg3kp@virginia.edu
Card Games — Poker, bridge, cambio, and more. Former competitive Pokémon TCG player.
Pump It Up — Currently training to hit 13s.

Food & Cooking — Big foodie and home cook. Favorites: red braised pork, Hong Kong style chicken, sushi.
Sports & Fitness — Pickleball, climbing, ping pong, running, soccer — always down for a match.


