Daniel Xu

Hi! I'm Daniel Xu, a Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo.

I'm working towards a triple-major in Computer Science, Combinatorics & Optimization, and Pure Mathematics.

I'm super passionate about computer science and theoretical mathematics, in various areas such as Quantitative Finance, Full-stack Development, Data Science, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision.

Currently, I am working as a Quant Analyst - Derivatives, Collateral, Fixed Income at HOOPP. Formerly, I was a Full-stack Developer at BlackBerry, in charge of leveraging a versatile tech stack, consisting of AEM, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Git, and XML/HTL/SASS.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me playing piano, playing basketball, watching K-Dramas and Anime, or hanging out with friends.

I love learning about new technologies, and building projects to bring my ideas to life.

Here's some of my work:

01

ForexTrader

An algorithmic trading system featuring a deep neural network, dynamically implementable strategies, and vectorized/iterative backtesters for the facilitation of Forex trading.

Python, Pandas, OANDA, TensorFlow, Keras, SciKit

02

DerivaPrice

A theoretical derivative pricing calculator using pricing models such as Black-Scholes, Binomial, Markowitz, along with Monte Carlo simulations for option pricing.

Python, Pandas, SciPy, Numpy, Matplotlib, MATLAB

03

Dreamscape

An innovative 'dream journal' social media platform, integrating generative machine learning to produce a unique/cohesive image based on user prompts.

Next.js, Tailwind, Firebase, TypeScript, DALLE-2

04

FlavorFeed

An application all about recipes and food! Connect with others, save your favourite recipes, and craft novel culinary creations. Finding a recipe is as easy as listing your ingredients!

React.js, TypeScript, Python, Flask, MySQL, PlanetScale

05

Stock Sentiment Analysis

Data Manipulation project with Python and Pandas to scrape news headlines for Facebook and Tesla, then applying sentiment analysis to produce investment insight.

Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, NLTK

06

Credit Card Approvals

Machine learning model that predicts if a credit card application will get approved. Employs Logistic Regression models to visualize how various attributes affect approval status.

Python, Pandas, NumPy, SciKit

07

CodeMan

A 'Pokemon' inspired 2D game coded using Java OOP, based with JPanel, JFrame, and Graphics2D. Features self-created pixel art, game tiles, and a 70x60 tile world map.

Java

08

Expense Tracker

An expense tracker web application programmed using React, featuring an expense graph to help users visualize their annual expenses, relative to their monthly purchases.

React.js, JavaScript, CSS

09

Simon Game

Put your memory skills to the test with a childhood classic, the Simon Game. Integrates CSS animations and sound effects with button clicks using jQuery to enhance UX.

HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery

01

ForexTrader

An algorithmic trading system featuring a deep neural network, dynamically implementable strategies, and vectorized/iterative backtesters for Forex trading.

Python, Pandas, OANDA, TensorFlow, Keras, SciKit

02

DerivaPrice

A theoretical derivative pricing calculator using pricing models such as Black-Scholes, Binomial, Markowitz, along with Monte Carlo simulations for option pricing.

Python, Pandas, SciPy, Numpy, Matplotlib, MATLAB

03

Dreamscape

An innovative 'dream journal' social media platform, integrating generative machine learning to produce a unique/cohesive image based on user prompts.

Next.js, Tailwind, Firebase, TypeScript, DALLE-2

04

FlavorFeed

An application all about recipes and food! Connect with others, save your favourite recipes, and craft novel culinary creations. Finding a recipe is as easy as listing your ingredients!

React.js, TypeScript, Python, Flask, MySQL, PlanetScale

05

Stock Sentiment

Data Manipulation project with Python and Pandas to scrape news headlines for Facebook and Tesla, then applying sentiment analysis to produce investment insight.

Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, NLTK

06

Credit Approvals

Machine learning model that predicts if a credit card application will get approved. Employs Logistic Regression models to visualize how various attributes affect approval status.

Python, Pandas, NumPy, SciKit

07

Expense Tracker

An expense tracker web application programmed using React, featuring an expense graph to help users visualize their annual expenses, relative to their monthly purchases.

React.js, JavaScript, CSS

08

CodeMan

A 'Pokemon' inspired 2D game coded using Java OOP, based with JPanel, JFrame, and Graphics2D. Features self-created pixel art, game tiles, and a 70x60 tile world map.

Java

09

Simon Game

Put your memory skills to the test with a childhood classic, the Simon Game. Integrates CSS animations and sound effects with button clicks using jQuery to enhance UX.

HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery

It was nice meeting you.
I'd love to get in touch.

Whether it be about an opportunity, a question, or simply just to say hi, feel free to send me a message.

Created and designed by Daniel Xu, 2023.

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ForexTrader

02

DerivaPrice

03

Dreamscape

04

FlavorFeed

05

Stock Sentiment Analysis

06

Credit Card Approvals

07

CodeMan

08

Expense Tracker

09

Simon Game

01

ForexTrader

02

DerivaPrice

03

Dreamscape

04

FlavorFeed

05

Stock Sentiment

06

Credit Approvals

07

Expense Tracker

08

CodeMan

09

Simon Game

It was nice meeting you. I'd love to get in touch.

It was nice meeting you.
I'd love to get in touch.