Hayden Kong

Harvard University - CS50 Computer Science Course

2025 - Present

Education

CS50 is Harvard University's introductory course to computer science, covering topics such as C, C++, SQL, Python, web development, and the foundations of AI/ML.

Hack Club - Arcade Fraud Dept, Order & Suport Team

2024

Volunteer

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.

Hack Club - High Seas Event Volunteer

2024 - Present

Volunteer

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 was part of the support team for High Seas.

YoungICT Explorers - Australia National 2nd

2023

Achievement

YoungICT Explorers is a national competition for students in Years 3-12, showcasing innovative ICT projects. My project, SmartFoods App which aims to combat food waste, won 1st place in the SA State competition and 2nd place in the National competition.

Leading Coding

2022 - 2024

Education

Leading Coding is a South Australia-based school offering university-level programming and AI courses for K-12 students, with specialized Olympiad training and a commitment to inclusivity and excellence in STEM education.

NewAI® Classes

2022 - 2024

Education

NewAI® is an Sydney-based programming & robotics school offering next-generation programming, robotics, and AI courses tailored for students in Years 3-12, featuring programs such as FLL, VexIQ, VRC and more, personalized learning plans, and a proven track record of success in global competitions.

FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge

2022

Robotics

FIRST LEGO League Challenge is a global robotics competition for students aged 9-16, combining LEGO robot building and programming with real-world problem solving. Teams design, build, and program autonomous robots to solve missions on a competition field while developing innovative solutions to real-world problems.

VexIQ Competition

2023-2024

Robotics

VexIQ is a robotics competition program for elementary and middle school students. Teams build and program robots using the VEX IQ platform to compete in matches and challenges. In 2023, I was a part of a team who made it through to Australia Nationals!

Organising Team - DigiDo Conference 2022

2022

Volunteer

DigiDo is a Digital Technology student-led conference held in Adelaide, SA. I was part of the initial organizing team for the first-ever DigiDo in 2022. The conference was sponsored by notable brands including MakersEmpire, Code Camp, CompNow, and Adobe and has been running every year since.

AMEB Piano 8th Grade Certification

2022

Achievement

Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) 8th Grade Piano Certification.