cayden yap

craisin ยท computer science and math student


education

  • piedmont hills high school: graduating june 2027, 4.0 unweighted gpa, ap calc bc, ap physics c: mech, etc.

experience

  • competitive coding: feb 2024 - present

    applying algorithmic thinking at a high level in prestigious contests, cf expert (top ~15%), calico gold (top ~8%), and usaco silver

  • competitive math: aug 2023 - present

    top 15% in competitions such as the amc 10 (92) and the amc 12 (85.5), top 5 div a team round at gmc 2026

  • piedmont math team: president (sept 2026 - present), member (sept 2023 - present)

    facilitating weekly meetings centered on competitive mathematics and real-world applications beyond textbook material

  • sierramont math club: head captain (sept 2026 - present), member (sept 2023 - present)

    cultivating a culture of problem-solving through weekly meetings focused on competitive math readiness and collaborative learning.

  • physics club: vice president (sept 2026 - present)

    designing engaging labs and meetings to carve a deeper understanding and passion for physics

  • saber fencer at halberstadt: 2021 - present

    8th Place at div ii summer nationals 2024, showcasing competitive drive at a national level

skills

  • python: flask, pandas, tensorflow
  • html, css, js
  • docker: compose
  • unix based systems: debian, shell scripting
  • mandrin: basic conversational proficiency