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