Nolan Chu

nolan.chu.2012 _at_ gmail.com
www.github.com/nolanchu

Skills:
Python, Rust, C++, Haskell, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Git, Unix

About Me

I’m a programmer interested in algorithms, functional programming, and computability theory. Check out some of my recent projects:

A client and solver for "Q-less" — a crossword solitaire game. Paper coming soon: qless.nolanchu.com

A WebAssembly-based simulation of a bouncing ball made with unicode characters: ball.nolanchu.com

A simple online polynomial factorizer I made for my math tutees: factor.nolanchu.com

A web app that converts text to an image file and vice versa with Huffman coding: pixipher.nolanchu.com

GPU-based Genetic Algorithm

Developed a “massively parallel” genetic algorithm that approximates Pi with inclined plane physics simulations.
Wrote an accompanying paper which details the mathematics and programming decisions.
Utilized: Python, Numba, Nvidia CUDA

API-based Weather App

Designed a weather app with a focus on flexible integration of multiple weather APIs.
Uses a factory method design pattern to decouple object creation from use.
Utilized: Python, Tkinter

Advent of Code and Project Euler

Completed Advent of Code 2021 and the first 75+ Project Euler problems (many of which are on GitHub).
Utilized: Python, C++, Haskell, Number Theory, Combinatorics, Matrices, Directed Graphs

Physics Simulations

Created a variety of physics simulations employing Euler and Verlet integration for soft-bodies, orbital mechanics, ideal gasses, and lattice-Boltzmann fluid simulations.
Wrote and incorporated various algorithms and data structures including k-d trees and quadtrees.
Inspired from attempts to learn concepts from physics and mathematics class more deeply.
Utilized: Python, Pygame

Virginia Tech	Blacksburg, VA (August 2022-Present)
George C. Marshall HS	Falls Church, VA (August 2017-June 2021)

At Virginia Tech, I am majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. Completed freshman year with a 4.0 GPA.
Coursework at Virginia Tech: Software Design & Data Structures, Foundations of Engineering Practice, Math in Computational Context, Public Speaking, Intro to Problem Solving in CS, Intro Computer Organization, Intro Discrete Math.
Coursework from George C. Marshall HS: Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, IB Chemistry HL, IB Physics HL, IB Math HL. IB Diploma Recipient.