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Ethan Can

San Jose

Summary

Computer Science and Engineering student at Santa Clara University aspiring to become a Software Engineer. Experienced full-stack developer with leadership skills demonstrated at Code Ninjas, where a web platform was designed to enhance student engagement. Proficient in Java and Python, with strong problem-solving abilities and a focus on team collaboration to drive innovative solutions in coding education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front End and Back End Developer

CodingCampus
San Jose
06.2025 - Current
  • Designed and developed a full-stack web platform, CodingCampus, for Code Ninjas students to complete and submit coding assignments online.
  • Engineered backend functionality with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, enabling classroom creation, assignment management, code submission, and grading workflows.
  • Integrated user authentication with JWT-based login for both teacher and student roles, including dynamic dashboard views.
  • Implemented key features like a live code editor, submission tracking, and teacher grading tools with feedback.
  • Deployed the application using Render and configured a custom domain, ensuring uptime and accessibility for students and instructors.
  • Collaborated with real users at Code Ninjas to gather feedback and continuously improve usability and functionality.

Sensei /Assistant Center Director

Code Ninjas
San Jose
03.2021 - Current
  • Introducing children to computer science and teaching them coding concepts
  • Promoted to the leadership role in November 2022 to manage and lead other senseis to help the center's operation running smoothly during the peak time or when the director is not in.

ESUHSD Staff Math Tutor

Piedmont Hills High School
San Jose
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted from a volunteer position to a paid position.
  • Worked after-school hours to tutor students in various math levels with homework, tests, etc.

11th Grade Math Tutor

Piedmont Hills High School
San Jose
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Volunteered to help the Math department by tutoring students in various Math levels.

Participant in Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Program

Yale University
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Attended lectures by PhD professors covering computer science, biology, and astronomy topics.
  • Proposed presentation solution addressing spread of fake news and misinformation.
  • Achieved certification in Innovations in Science & Technology session of YYGS program.

Participant in COSMOS

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science - UCSD
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Participated in COSMOS Cluster 10 - Robot Inventors.
  • Won runner-up prize for the best final project idea.

9th Grade Tutor

Piedmont Hills High School
San Jose
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provided help for the Freshman Transition Program. This program was designed to help freshman who have good attendance but with GPA's lower than 2.5.
  • Tutored many different students in various subjects for their homework, quizzes, and tests.

MATHeasy tutor

MATHeasy TutorBridge
San Jose
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided tutorials to K-12 students in various subjects to help them with classwork or homework.

USACO Silver Contestant

12.2021
  • Promoted to Silver Division in December 2021 Contest, Bronze, Worldwide.
  • Received a score of 970 out of 1000 and ranked 786 among the 9,974 participants.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
06.2028

High School -

Piedmont Hills High School
San Jose, California
06.2024

Skills

  • Java, Python, and C
  • Problem-solving and coding
  • Technology proficiency
  • Full-stack development
  • Website deployment
  • Team leadership

Certification

Python (Basic) Certificate, 09/06/20, HackerRank, https://www.hackerrank.com/certificates/da0bf2d7e25f

Timeline

Front End and Back End Developer

CodingCampus
06.2025 - Current

ESUHSD Staff Math Tutor

Piedmont Hills High School
08.2023 - 05.2024

11th Grade Math Tutor

Piedmont Hills High School
10.2022 - 08.2023

Participant in Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Program

Yale University
07.2022 - 07.2022

USACO Silver Contestant

12.2021

Participant in COSMOS

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science - UCSD
07.2021 - 08.2021

Sensei /Assistant Center Director

Code Ninjas
03.2021 - Current

MATHeasy tutor

MATHeasy TutorBridge
11.2020 - 01.2021

9th Grade Tutor

Piedmont Hills High School
09.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Engineering

Santa Clara University

High School -

Piedmont Hills High School

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