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 Arts + H Chinese Literature

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

Grade 11 AP Calculus BC + AP Physics 1 + AP Macroeconomics + H English Literature + H English Language Arts + H Chinese Literature + Linear Algebra + Optional Modeling and Algorithms

Grade 12 AP Statistics + AP Physics 2 + AP Cybersecurity + AP World History + AP Psychology + H English 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 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)

📖 Courses

• 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–Yang and Five Agents Theory, Meridians and Organ Theory, Four Diagnostics and Eight Principles, Pediatric and Gynecological TCM, Materia Medica and Herbal Formulas, and TCM philosophy.

🤝 Memberships

• Member, Linguistic Society of Hong Kong

• Member, Open Source Initiative

🌐 Languages

• English – Native

• Chinese

  • Mandarin – Native

  • Shanghainese – Native

  • Cantonese – Native

• Spanish – Elementary

📚 Interests

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Linguistics

• Chinese Language & Literature

• Chinese Philosophy

• Traditional Chinese Medicine

• History

• Economics

• Finance

• Politics

• Christian Theology

• Vocal Music

• Rubik’s Cube

• Open Water Swimming