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