About Me

A Toronto 11th grader with a passion for software development.

Bio

Hi, I'm Ethan Yan Xu, a high school student from Toronto passionate about building innovative software solutions. I enjoy working on projects that solve real-world problems and exploring new technologies.

Achievements & Scores

  • CCC Junior 2023: 75/75
  • CCC Senior 2024: 45/75
  • USACO: Silver
  • AP CS A: 5
  • Submitted Volunteering Hours: 331 Hours
  • SickKids Money Raised: $3480
  • ACSL Senior 2025: Bronze

Interests

Outside of coding, I enjoy volunteering, listening to music, learning about AI, and playing badminton.

Favorite Music

Favorite Song of All Time

This Feels Like the End

Nothing But Thieves • Moral Panic

Alternative • 2020

Hard Rock • Indie Rock • Pop Rock

Recently Discovered Favorite

Save Me (I'm Not Crazy)

Electric Enemy • Electric Enemy

Rock • 2023

Alternative Rock • Indie Rock • Garage Rock

Technology Gear and Setup

  • Keyboard: Keychron Q1 HE
  • Magnetic Switches: Gateron Double-Rail Nebula
  • Windows/Linux Machine: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (RTX 4070, 2024)
  • macOS Machine: MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro, 2023)
  • Tablet: iPad Pro 11-inch (M2, 2022)
  • Phone: iPhone 16 Pro
  • Monitor: Dell G3223Q (32-inch, 4K, 144Hz)
  • Mouse: Razer Basilisk V3
  • Headset: ASUS ROG Delta S
  • Earbuds: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
  • Portable SSD: SanDisk Extreme Pro 1TB
  • Drawing Tablet: Wacom Intuos S