★ BENSON CHOW ★

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER & TECHNOLOGY ENTHUSIAST

✉ bensonistaken@gmail.com
☎ +852 6356 4839 / +44 07442 252893
⊕ Hong Kong/ United Kingdom
⚡ github.com/bensonchow123

◊ MISSION SUMMARY ◊

Passionate problem solver with a focus in computer science. Specialising in software development, 3D printing, high-fidelity audio systems, GNU/ Linux and creating innovative technical solutions. Interested in full-stack development with a focus on user-centric applications and system optimization protocols.

◊ WORK EXPERIENCE ◊

▶ DATA SCIENCE INTERN

ARUP

2024, July - September
  • Automated processing and formatting of Hong Kong Annual Traffic Census data, reducing manual workload and errors.
  • Developed a PyQt6-based Windows application with a user-friendly interface for data input/ selection and tool execution.
  • Implemented six specialized tools to convert and validate custom CDL, A/B, COR, and XDT files into standardized Excel reports.
  • Leveraged multithreading to maintain responsive UI during intensive data processing tasks.
  • Packaged the application as a standalone .exe using PyInstaller for seamless distribution to non-technical staff.

▶ SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERN

AI Lab Limited

2025, June - July
  • Researched the ESP32 micro controller for a teaching curriculum, creating a DIY security camera as a demonstration project.
  • Developed multiple web applications using Flask, Python, JavaScript, and HTML.

◊ EDUCATION ◊

▶ A-Level

Malvern College

2022 - 2024

Relevant Coursework: Campus Interactive Map

  • Developed an interactive campus map using Leaflet.js and satellite imagery to display paths, entrances, parking, and stairs.
  • Implemented Dijkstra’s Algorithm for shortest path calculation with filters (e.g., avoiding stairs).
  • Created an event reporting system with MongoDB, role-based user accounts, and caching for efficient data access.

▶ COMPUTER SCIENCE BACHELOR

University of York

2024 - current

◊ TECHNICAL Knowledge ◊

▶ PROGRAMMING / MARKDOWN LANGUAGES

Python Java JavaScript

▶ WEB TECHNOLOGIES

HTML5 CSS3 Jinja2 Flask Bootstrap v5.0

▶ DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES

MongoDB SQL

▶ TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

Git GNU/ Linux AWS VS Code

▶ DESIGN & FABRICATION

Fusion 360 3D Printing Blender

▶ AUDIO & HARDWARE

Audio Engineering Computer Hardware Computer System Building

◊ FEATURED PROJECTS ◊

See more about the projects at my website's projects page.

▶ home 3D printing setup

July 2025 - September 2025

A £290 3D printing setup that can be controlled anywhere in the world.

Tags: 3D printing, Networking

▶ Malvern Maps

December 2022 - december 2023

An interactive map of Malvern College

Tags: Multi languages, Web Development, Flask

GitHub Repo

▶ Computy the dorm server

January 2025 - May 2025

NAS, media steaming server and general server setup in my Y1 dorm at University of York

Tags: Networking, 3D Printing, Hardware, Python

GitHub Repo

▶ ATC tools

July 2024 - September 2024

Automated data picking of Hong Kong's Annual Traffic Census

Tags: Python, PyQt, Pandas, Pyinstaller

▶ Dorm 3D Printing setup

October 2024 - April 2025

3D printing setup in my Y1 dorm at University of York

Tags: 3D Printing

▶ Seraphine

June 2021 - January 2024

A Discord bot designed to improve activity within Seraphine and allow for integration of hypixel skyblock within Skyhub

Tags: Python, Discord.py, Asyncio

GitHub Repo

Generate PDF from HTML & CSS