Hilarious, outgoing, and hardworking student who loves the Boston Celtics and basketball. Top-tier Apple fanatic pursuing fields of software engineering and computer science.
Dreams about stepping back from the screen to embrace the untamed beauty of the wilderness, where the grandiosity of nature reminds me that the world is far bigger and more awe-inspiring than I ever imagined.
Oliver Geun Hyung Park
Sophomore
Daegu International School
Key Skills
Technical Skills :
iOS Development (UIKit & SwiftUI)
Data Science (R & RStudio)
Artificial Intelligence (Python)
Cross-platform Development (Dart & Flutter)
Software Systems Engineering
UI/UX Designing (Figma)
Soft Skills:
News Writing
Opinion Writing
WordPress Designing
EDUCATION:
Daegu International School (DIS), Daegu, ROK
01/2018-Present
GPA: 3.95
University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
07/29/2024-08/02/2024
Summer Collegiate Program
Course: High School: iOS Programming
GPA: 100
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
07/8/2024-07/19/2024
Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Course: Introduction to Data Science
AWARDS & HONORS:
Outstanding Volunteer Award, Ministry of Youth and Sports, South Sudan
09/2024
Recognized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in South Sudan for outstanding contributions to educational and living environment support projects, including consistent participation in youth volunteer programs and significant involvement in the “Hope Sharing Container” initiative.
High Honors, DIS, ROK
08/2020-Present
Accolade received at the end of the school semester, determined grades with all As.
Reading Certificate, 40 Book Challenge, DIS, ROK
05/2020-Present
Read books across 6 different genres to complete the 40 Book Challenge and actively participated in this year-long program since sixth grade
All-Star Finalist, American Computer Science League (ACSL) Junior Division, DIS, ROK 05/2023 & 05/2024
Participated in Junior Division as a team with club members and achieved scores of 26/40 and 32/40
Student Honour Roll, Canadian Computer Competition, Canada
03/2024
Listed as fourth on the Student Honour Roll with a score of 63 points.
Silver Division, USA Computing Olympiad (USACO), USA
02/2024
Scored 1000/1000 on Bronze Problems
Best Member Award, Soli Chamber Youth Orchestra, National Museum of Daegu, ROK
01/2024
An award that sets an example for other members by preparing hard for classical performances
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
President & Founder, Key Club, DIS, Daegu, ROK
02/2024-Present
Established the Key Club with the school counselor, initially starting as a Middle School lunch club.
Engaged in significant events such as the TedX Event and School Community Festa.
Led fundraising initiatives, including a Food Sale and Non-Uniform Day, successfully raising $850 for Sinan Elderly Center.
Organized community service projects, such as decorating shoes and soccer balls for children in South Sudan.
Member, High School Student Council, DIS, ROK
09/2023-Present
Served as a member and backstage manager.
Assisted with audio and visual setups for events including the Talent Show, Winter Party, and Baseball Game.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Writer, Jets Flyover, DIS, ROK
09/2021-Present
Initiated writing technology articles in 7th grade, contributing insightful and engaging content.
Took on responsibilities of editing and photographing content for yearbooks and articles starting in 9th grade.
Web Designer, Jets Flyover, DIS, ROK
01/2024 - 06/2024
Played a crucial role as a website designer, contributing to the achievement of the SNO Badge of Site Excellence.
Student Coach, Computer Science Competition Club, DIS, ROK
08/2022-Present
Competed as a team member in the Junior Division 3, collaborating with five group mates.
Successfully progressed to the All-Star Contest during the first year of participation.
Student Technician, DIS, ROK
05/2023-Present
Orchestrated music and visual effects for the 2023 High School Graduation, ensuring a seamless event.
Supported audio and visual needs for school assemblies, Talent Shows, and festivals, enhancing the overall experience.
Lead Manager, FAB (Fabrication) LAB, DIS, ROK
09/2023-Present
Oversaw the production and packaging of orders for school faculty and teachers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Implemented a structured framework to organize team schedules and optimize order processing efficiency.
Designed and 3D printed STEM Fair trophies and a variety of other custom products, showcasing innovative skills.
Member, Science National Honor Society, DIS, ROK
09/2023-05/2024
Contributed to the Advertising Committee by designing eye-catching posters and making announcements.
Actively participated in Science Trivia Night, Space Night, and the Bridge Making Competition, demonstrating strong scientific engagement.
Student Panelist & Host, EARCOS Weekend Workshop (DEIB Practices in Action), DIS, ROK 11/11/2023
Served as a student panelist and host, facilitating discussions and sharing personal experiences about racism and stereotypes with school faculty and teachers.
Collaborated with representatives from various international schools in Korea to identify solutions and initiate actions addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging issues on school campuses.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Book Club, ROK
2020-Present
Painted and decorated shoes for underprivileged children in South Sudan. This project aimed to support Goal 1 of the UN SDGs (“No Poverty”) by providing essential footwear and encouraging artistic expression, which fosters a sense of ownership and pride among the children.
Translated and distributed over 2,000 children’s books to libraries, schools, and educational institutions in South Sudan. This initiative supports Goal 4 of the UN SDGs (“Quality Education”) by improving the educational environment and resources for children in impoverished areas.
Created and distributed solar-powered lanterns made from recycled materials to families without electricity in South Sudan. This project supports Goal 7 of the UN SDGs (“Affordable and Clean Energy”) by providing sustainable lighting solutions, thereby improving living conditions and enabling nighttime productivity.
Designed and decorated soccer balls with anti-child soldier messages, supporting Goal 16 of the UN SDGs (“Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions”). These soccer balls were distributed to promote peace and provide a recreational outlet for children in conflict-affected areas.
Organized campaigns to collect books and school supplies, create COVID-19 prevention masks, and draw SDG-themed murals. These activities involved over 15,000 volunteers and aimed to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals while directly supporting educational and health initiatives.
Volunteer, Chaperone, DIS, ROK
08/2020-05/2024
Engaged in lake clean-up initiatives to support and enhance Daegu communities.
Participated in an annual 11.1-kilometer walk to raise awareness about youth suicide prevention.
Read books and stories to immigrant children and donated briquettes to disadvantaged families in Daegu, supporting literacy and providing essential resources.
SPORTS & ARTS
Cellist, Orchestra of National Museum of Daegu, ROK
08/2019-Present
Participated and performed in various events, including:
Busking Performance, Children’s Day Cultural Festival with Daegu National Museum (05/05/2024)
Classical Concert with Commentary, Soli Chamber Orchestra (11th Regular Concert) (12/02/2023)
A Day of Culture, A Concert with Commentary (08/26/2023)
Soli Youth Chamber Orchestra 10th Anniversary Orchestral Festival Regular Concert (12/03/2022)
Culture Day/Fringe Concert (08/27/2022)
“Music Story” concert, An Orchestra in a Museum with Commentary (11/14/2021)
Forward & Center, Junior Varsity Basketball Team, DIS, ROK
09/2023-Present
Played as Forward and Center for the Junior Varsity Basketball team, practicing three times a week in the school gym.
Competed in the Southern Korean Activities Conference Boys Basketball Finals, winning the SKAC championship in 2024.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Ford Digital Intro
07/14/2024
Designed an application UI for the settings screen with Swift and SwiftUI
Learned how to use List, ScrollView, and SF Symbols
Claimed the certificate through completing two different tasks in Forage
Dart & Flutter - Zero to Mastery [2024] + Clean Architecture
06/05/2024
Claimed certificate for learning Google’s software development language: Dart and Flutter
Followed tutorials to develop few apps using Flutter
Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp
06/05/2024
Claimed certificate for finishing data science and machine learning course with Python, R, and SQL.
Experimented with several tools that bring Artificial Intelligence to life, and gathering and organizing data with machine learning features.
iOS & Swift - The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp
12/20/2023
Claimed certificate for learning Apple’s native software language: Swift
Developed several apps with Apple’s software tools, and architecture