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 English Literature + S English Language + H Chinese Literature

Grade 10 AP Precalculus + AP Computer Science A + AP Microeconomics + AH English Literature + AH English Language + H Chinese Literature

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

Grade 12 AP Statistics + AP Physics 2 + AP Psychology + AP World History + AP Human Geography + AH English Literature + AH English Language + 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.

• 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 internal operations: processed HCB grant files and forms, answered support tickets, and helped maintain workflow tools.

• 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 April 2025):

• 50 Freestyle: 24.33

• 100 Freestyle: 52.98

• 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

🏅 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)