Hayden Kong

I'm a 15-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.

I founded 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.

I've worked with clients globally, including Trueblood Band , a Mercury Records artist with over 10+ million social media followers and over 1 billion views. I also work as a Digital Web & Shopify Developer at TITOL™ , the world's leading independent artist brand and merchandise company.

Outside of software, I compete globally in robotics as part of FRC #6996 Koalafied , having qualified for the FIRST World Championship in Texas. I also 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.

Global digital services company specialising in web design and development, custom web platforms, AI solutions, and the management of digital infrastructure, content, and media.

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

Experience the latest frontier of AI intelligence.

YICTE Australia 1st Place Winner. Bringing frontier intellignece directly to everyday consumers through a powerful and intuitive platform.

3d Prints Australia

Custom 3D printed products ranging from decorative to commercial.

Producing fully customized 3D printed products directly to consumers and suppliers across Australia, with a focus on quality, speed, and customer satisfaction.

Experience & Involvement

Developing websites and Shopify stores for TITOL™ (Time Is The Only Luxury) - the world's leading independent artist brand and merchandise company, serving a high-profile roster of globally recognised artists.

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.

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

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.