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MelvinDY/README.md

Hey, I'm Melvin 👋

Computer Science @ UNSW Sydney · Full Stack Developer · 3× Hackathon Winner

🌐 Portfolio · 💼 LinkedIn · ✉️ Email


About Me

I'm a Computer Science student at UNSW Sydney who loves building things that are fast, clean, and actually useful. I've shipped production apps, won hackathons, and contributed to real team projects — and I'm actively looking for entry-level Software Engineering and IT Consulting roles where I can keep growing.

  • 🏆 1st Place — CSESoc Flagship Hackathon 2025 (OnlyCode)
  • 🏆 Most Fun Idea + 3rd Best Design — UNIHACK 2026 (Peersuade) · 1,010 participants across 20+ universities
  • 🏆 Golden Rubbish Bin Award (Best Terrible Idea) — Terrible Ideas Hackathon, UNSW 2025 (Stall Wars)
  • 🎓 BSc Computer Science, UNSW · GPA 3.00/4.00
  • 🌏 Based in Sydney, Australia
  • 🔍 Open to: SWE Graduate Roles · IT Consulting · Full Stack · Backend

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend React Next.js TypeScript JavaScript TailwindCSS

Backend Node.js Express Python PostgreSQL MongoDB Supabase

DevOps & Tools Docker AWS Git Jira Vercel


🚀 Featured Projects

Project Description Stack
OnlyCode 🏆 Gamified peer-to-peer coding platform with real-time collaboration & skill-based matchmaking. 1st Place — CSESoc Flagship Hackathon 2025 React, TypeScript, WebSocket, Monaco Editor
Peersuade 🏆 AI-powered debate game where players argue against AI voters. Most Fun Idea + 3rd Best Design — UNIHACK 2026 (1,010 participants) UNSW Team
RateMyAccom Production-ready student accommodation review platform with university email verification, XSS/CSRF protection & rate limiting Next.js 14, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Jest
PPIA UNSW Ignite Official website for PPIA UNSW 2025. Team of 10 with Supabase DB integration & modular architecture TypeScript, React, Supabase, PostgreSQL
Stall Wars 🏆 Software–hardware hybrid arcade: two toilet stalls, four minigames, one physical toilet paper dispenser — winner takes the roll. Golden Rubbish Bin Award — UNSW 2025 React, Node.js, JavaScript, Hardware Integration

🎖 Achievements

Award Event Year
🏆 1st Place CSESoc Flagship Hackathon 2025
🏆 Most Fun Idea UNIHACK 2026 (1,010 participants) 2026
🎨 3rd Place, Best Design UNIHACK 2026 2026
🗑️ Golden Rubbish Bin (Best Terrible Idea) Terrible Ideas Hackathon, UNSW 2025
🎓 International Student Award UNSW — academic merit & commitment 2023

📈 GitHub Stats


📬 Let's Connect

I'm actively looking for graduate and entry-level opportunities in Software Engineering and IT Consulting in Australia.

LinkedIn Portfolio Email

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