Hayden Kong

I'm a 14-year-old student and full-stack developer based in Australia. I spend my time building digital experiences with NuxtJS, Vue, and Python, maintaining a strong focus on clean design and practical AI applications.

Currently, I'm the founder of PixelVerse Digital , a digital web agency delivering modern design, development, and AI solutions, and PixelVerseAI , where we're developing platforms to make AI more accessible. I've also built award-winning apps like Nibbl , which is designed to help reduce food waste through intelligent reminders.

Outside of software engineering, I'm heavily involved in robotics. I compete globally as part of FRC #6996 Koalafied , recently qualifying for the World Championship in Texas. In my spare time, I volunteer with Hack Club and continuously expand my foundational knowledge through programs like Harvard's CS50 .

Selected Projects

PixelVerse Digital

Digital web agency for design, management, AI & eCommerce.

Specializing in modern web applications, bespoke digital experiences, and scalable online infrastructure tailored for modern businesses.

PixelVerseAI

Startup developing platforms to provide safe, affordable AI.

Working to democratize frontier AI access for all of humanity through intuitive and cost-effective tools.

Nibbl App

An app built to combat food waste. YoungICT SA 1st Place.

A prototype app built to intelligently remind users near-expiry food from their own homes. Now in public beta.

HelloAI Chat

Simple access to the latest frontier AI technology.

AI Coded

YICTE Australia 1st Place Winner. Bringing the latest reasoning and frontier models directly to users in a simple and affordable way.

3d Prints Australia

Custom 3D printed products ranging from decorative to commercial.

Specializing in rapid prototyping, tailored component designs, and high-quality bespoke manufacturing.

Experience & Involvement

Currently studying Harvard University's comprehensive introduction to computer science, covering low-level languages like C and C++, robust web development, and the foundational algorithms of AI and ML.

Robot Operator and team member for Team Koalafied (#6996). We collaboratively design, build, and program industrial-scale robots to compete in rigorous global challenges set by the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Served on the core support team for High Seas, directly assisting and moderating a global network of over 20,000 teen developers within Hack Club's worldwide open-source community.

Hack Club is a global network of 20,000+ teen coders, sponsored by notable figures and companies including Elon Musk, Framework, GitHub and Flipper Zero. I volunteered for Arcade as an hour reviewer and served on both the Support Team and Fraud Investigations Department.

Competed in the VexIQ robotics program, collaboratively building and programming compact robots for intricate matches. Successfully advanced through state qualifiers to the Australian Nationals in 2023.

Completed coding & web education at Leading Coding, focusing on C++ and AIO Olympiad training.

Participated in coding & robotics courses with NewAI, developing practical hardware and software skills through FLL, VexIQ, and VRC.

Designed, built, and programmed autonomous LEGO robots to solve complex missions, combining structured mechanical design with analytical real-world problem solving.

Served on the founding organizing team for the inaugural DigiDo (now DigiFest) conference, a student-led technology event focused on showcasing digital innovations to local students and educators.

Awards & Certifications

Awarded 1st Place in South Australia and 1st Place Nationally for building an accessible, affordable platform providing frictionless access to cutting-edge frontier AI technologies.

Awarded 2nd Place in South Australia after transforming Nibbl from an abstract idea into a fully functional public beta, directly addressing localized food waste.

Certified to GitHub Foundations, validating comprehensive knowledge in version control, branch management, CI/CD, and collaborative software development workflows.

Qualified for the FIRST World Championships after placing 3rd at the Southern Cross Competition. We ranked 18th out of 75 in a highly competitive division, the highest placement for an Australian team at Worlds.

Competed extensively at the Melbourne Robotics Tournament, serving as the Robot Operator for the off-season drive team, UnKoalafied (#9976).

Awarded 2nd Place in South Australia for developing educational and practical AI platforms aimed at demystifying advanced machine learning for the general public.

Awarded 1st Place in South Australia and Highly Commended Nationally for an innovative application concept directly addressing modern grocery and food waste challenges.

Awarded 1st Place in South Australia and 2nd Place Nationally for designing the foundational prototype and early architectural concepts of the SmartFoods platform.

I played piano :)