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Michael

A high school student specialising in maths and physics, with interests in computer science and startups.

Based in Bunbury, Western Australia

Skills & Interests

  • Advanced mathematics (calculus, linear algebra)

  • Currently self-teaching webapp development (JavaScript, React, Next.js, Supabase)

  • Intermediate Python programming (Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn)

  • Avid entrepreneur with particular interests in software startups

  • Public speaking and leadership

  • Particular interest in STEM fields

Education - Bunbury Catholic College

2021-2025

  • Taken on consistent student leadership positions

  • Involvement in Academic Challenge and Enrichment Studies (ACES) program at the college

ATAR Subjects for Year 11 & 12:

  1. Maths Methods ATAR

  2. Maths Specialist ATAR

  3. Physics ATAR

  4. Chemistry ATAR

  5. English ATAR

  6. Religion General

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Personal Projects

MathLens - AI Powered Math Studying Assistant

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  • Language: Typescript

  • Front-end: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS

  • Back-end: Clerk (auth), Supabase (database), Next.js

  • Other: Stripe (Payments), DaisyUI (components), OpenAI API (chat functionality), Mistral (OCR)

  • 5 Main Features: AI calculator, Graph, AI tutor assistant, Flashcard Maker, and Notes Summariser

Work Experience

Physics Work Experience

University of Melbourne: June 2024

  • One week work experience program held by the University of Melbourne

  • Worked on a research project on Muon detection (feel free to ask about it if interested!)

Tutoring Business

Study Smart Tutoring: 2024 - Present

  • Built a website, found and pitched to potential clients

  • Around 3-4 sessions weekly and continuing to search for new clients

Curtin University BinarX

Curtin University: January 2024

  • A 2-week program run by the BinarX division (satellite construction) at Curtin University

  • Built a model rocket - including a 3D printed custom head and accelerometer circuitry

  • Coded in C++ to build graphs of the accelerometer’s readings during rocket flight

Year 11 Student Leadership Council

Bunbury Catholic College: 2024 - Present

  • 1 of 4 students to be elected by Year Group to join the (traditionally consisting of Year 12 students) Student Leadership Council (SLC)

  • An exciting role that involves a mix of public speaking, event organisation, and volunteer work (e.g. coordinating school assemblies and masses)

Achievements

Highest Achievement in Mathematics

2021, 2023, 2024

  • Award recognised for the highest percentage grade in maths throughout the year group