Thomas Wu

Computer Science | Swimming
Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School, Class of 2028
GitHub | Swimcloud

🎓 Academic

High School Curriculum Plan:

Grade 9 H Algebra 2 + H Physics + S+ Chemistry + S+ Biology + S World Literature + S English Language Arts + H Chinese Literature

Grade 10 AP Precalculus + AP Computer Science A + AP Microeconomics + H World Literature + H English Language Arts + H Chinese Literature + Discrete Mathematics

Grade 11 AP Calculus BC + AP Physics 1 + AP Macroeconomics + H American Literature + H English Language Arts + H Chinese Literature

Grade 12 AP Statistics + AP Physics 2 + AP Cybersecurity + AP World History + AP Psychology + H British Literature + H English Language Arts + H Chinese Literature

💻 Computer Science

Languages & Tools: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Java

Experience:

• Founder & CEO of LinkScape Founded and lead LinkScape, a student-run open-source software organization and the largest Hack Club in Shanghai. LinkScape empowers youth developers to build meaningful, real-world software driven by purpose and mission.

• Founder & Organizer of SH Hacks Launched Shanghai’s first high school hackathon series in 2023. Organize annual events for dozens of student hackers to build, learn, and collaborate in a hands-on environment.

• Club Leader at Hack Club Lead both SSBS Hack Club and LinkScape. Foster an open-source culture within the school, mentor student developers, and host technical workshops.

• Founder & President of SSBS Hack Club Established and lead the official Hack Club chapter at Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School. Built a student developer community and integrated Hack Club’s global resources into school activities.

• Event Organizer at Hack Club Helped organize Juice, the first Hack Club HQ event in China — a week-long public game exhibit and hacker cafe in Shanghai with 50+ student participants from around the world.

• HCB Operations Contributor at Hack Club Completed a paid internship with Hack Club HQ (Feb – May 2023). Supported HCB, Hack Club’s financial product that grants nonprofit status to thousands of student organizations through fiscal sponsorship.

• Head of Technology Department, SSBS TOKENS Economics Club Oversaw technical development and digital tools for the club.

  • Maintained the club website

  • Provided tech support

🏊‍♂️ Swimming

Personal Bests (LCM, as of October 2025):

• 50 Freestyle: 24.31

• 50 Backstroke: 28.29

• 100 Freestyle: 52.29

• 200 Freestyle: 1:57.24

Milestones:

• Competed in the 2024 Hong Kong Olympic Trials

• Broke a 10-year-old 50 Free meet record at the Far Westerns Pacific Championships → Reported by SwimSwam | Far Westerns Records List

• Named to CDST’s Top 25 Times List for the 2023–2024 season, qualified for Junior Nationals at age 14, and member of the Junior National Relay Team → CDST Annual Banquet Summary

📖 Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Huang Ti Nei Ching · Ling Shu – Intermediate (Acupuncture), Justao TCM Institute (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026) Completed an intermediate acupuncture course based on the Huang Ti Nei Ching · Ling Shu, with full-day training in meridian theory, point location, classical needling methods, foundational clinical techniques, and extensive needling practice.

• Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Justao TCM Institute (Jul – Sept 2025) Completed a comprehensive introductory course on Traditional Chinese Medicine, covering topics such as Yin and Yang, The Five Elements, Basic Theories, Diagnostics Methods, Pediatric and Gynecological TCM, Materia Medica and Herbal Formulas, and TCM philosophy.

✒️ Chinese Language & Literature

• The Classical Chinese Reader for Self-Study Author and compiler of a multi-volume Classical Chinese reader based on an unfinished plan proposed by Ch’ien Mu (1895–1990), a leading Chinese historian and philosopher known for his contributions to Sinology. The project is a large-scale, multi-year undertaking, executed independently to make Classical Chinese accessible to both native Chinese speakers and foreign learners, and to contribute to the broader revival of China’s cultural tradition.

🏅 Awards

• Student Development Scholarship – First Prize for Potential in Special Talents, Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School (Jun 2025)

• Academic Progress Award, Shanghai Starriver Bilingual School (Feb 2025)

• Swimmer of the Year (Boys), Hiba Academy Shanghai (Jun 2024)

• Nominee, Sports Person of the Year, Hiba Academy Shanghai (Jun 2024)

• Second Place, HackWell 2023, Wellington College International Shanghai (Nov 2023)

🤝 Memberships

• Member, Linguistic Society of Hong Kong

• Member, Open Source Initiative

🌐 Languages

• English – Native

• Chinese

  • Mandarin – Native

  • Shanghainese – Native

  • Old National Pronunciation (Extinct) – Native

  • Cantonese – Native

• Spanish – Elementary

📚 Interests

• Computer Science

• Linguistics

• Chinese Language & Literature

• Chinese & Western Philosophy

• Traditional Chinese Medicine

• History

• Economics

• Finance

• Politics

• Christian Theology

• Vocal Music

• Rubik’s Cube

• Open Water Swimming