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Xuanyi Lyu

Student at University of Toronto passionate about UX/HCI, AI, and Machine Learning.

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About Me

Xuanyi Lyu

Hello, I'm Xuanyi Lyu

I'm an INFJ-T passionate about technology and innovation. Currently pursuing a double major in Computer Science & Statistics with a minor in Economics at the University of Toronto.

My interests include UX/HCI, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. I enjoy creating solutions that combine technical excellence with user-centered design.

I'm dedicated to academic exploration and technological innovation, seeking to make meaningful contributions to society through my work in computer science and data analysis.

Name

Xuanyi Lyu

Email

xuanyi.lyu@mail.utoronto.ca

Education

University of Toronto

Education

2022 - 2026 (Expected)

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science & Statistics Double Major, Economics Minor

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

  • Dean's List Scholar (2022-2025)
  • IE+ Award: $1000
  • SREP Award: $3000
Core Courses

Software Design, Data Structures and Analysis, Computer Organization, Systems Programming, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction, Databases, Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis, Web Programming, Artificial Intelligence

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

Full-Stack Rewards Platform Development for Computer Science Student Union (CSSU)

Web Developer & 1st Place Winner

  • Won 1st place (among 60+ teams) in the Winter 2025 Web Design Contest by overwhelming vote; invited by Prof. Jack Sun to further develop the project as UofT CSSU's official loyalty-rewards platform under his supervision.
  • Built with React.js (frontend) and Node.js/Express.js/PrismaORM/PostgreSQL (backend); integrated JWT-based authentication, implemented a CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions with Jest testing, and deployed on Vercel and Railway.
Jun 2025 - Present

Multi-Standard Digital-Art Provenance Framework Based on TrustMark Watermarking

Research Assistant under Prof. Daniel Chun (HKUST)

  • Developed a unified, cross-standard provenance framework for digital images by integrating TrustMark imperceptible watermarking.
  • Enabled seamless embedding and verification of leading standards (C2PA, W3C DID, DCI 3.0, Art ID) to ensure artwork authenticity and traceability.
Oct 2016 - Present

Commercial Minecraft Role-Playing Game (RPG) Server

Founder & Operator

  • Launched and scaled an original RPG server, attracting 10,000+ unique players in total and sustaining 60+ concurrent active users through engaging PvP systems, boss events, and in-game monetization (subscriptions, merchandise).
  • Fostered and managed a loyal player community of 150+ daily active users, increasing player retention by 35% via targeted feedback loops (Chat groups, in-game mail, polls, and surveys).
  • Designed and developed custom thematic maps, 3D weapon models, lore, and 8,000+ words of scripted narrative, enhancing player immersion and increasing average play time by 40%.
  • Drove server growth by optimizing digital marketing across TikTok, WeChat, and Minecraft forums (e.g., MCBBS), resulting in an average of 20+ new player sign-ups per day and a 15% month-over-month traffic increase.
Sep 2024 - Present

University of Toronto Chinese Club

Director, Information Solutions Department

  • Built club website and facilitated collaboration across departments, streamlining event engagement for 100+ members.

Projects

CSSU Rewards Platform
Jun 2025 - Present

Full-Stack Rewards Platform for Computer Science Student Union

Won 1st place in Winter 2025 Web Design Contest (60+ teams). Developing UofT CSSU's official loyalty-rewards platform under Prof. Jack Sun's supervision. Full-stack application with modern CI/CD pipeline.

React.js Node.js Express.js PrismaORM PostgreSQL JWT GitHub Actions Jest
Digital Art Provenance
Jun 2025 - Present

Multi-Standard Digital-Art Provenance Framework

Research project under Prof. Daniel Chun (HKUST). Unified framework integrating TrustMark watermarking with C2PA, W3C DID, DCI 3.0, and Art ID standards for digital artwork authenticity and traceability.

TrustMark C2PA W3C DID DCI 3.0 Art ID Digital Watermarking
UTChinese Network
Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

UTChinese Network Official Website

Developed a comprehensive web platform for UofT's Chinese student organization, featuring bilingual support, cultural event showcases, and community engagement tools with modern interactive interfaces.

React.js Styled-components GSAP Framer Motion React-i18next
Financial Management App
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

UX/HCI-Driven Financial Management Application Design

Led formative research through interviews (8 participants), surveys (70 respondents), and observation. Designed and tested prototypes, increasing task success rate by 32%. Achieved 95% satisfaction rate and reduced task completion time by 47%.

Figma User Research Prototyping Usability Testing
NBA Data Analysis
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Statistics and Data Analysis of NBA Player Performance

Led basketball analytics project in R, executing comprehensive data cleaning and exploratory analysis on 1,100+ NBA player records. Built multiple linear regression models with rigorous diagnostics including VIF, outlier analysis, and Box-Cox transformation.

R Statistical Analysis Linear Regression Data Visualization
Tetris Game
Jan 2024 - May 2024

MIPS Assembly Language Tetris Game

Implemented core Tetris mechanics in MIPS assembly, including block generation, movement, rotation, and collision detection. Designed dynamic pixel-based UI with Bitmap Display and integrated keyboard controls for seamless real-time gameplay.

Assembly MIPS Game Development Bitmap Display
Todo List App
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024

Java-based Todo List App for Task and Deadline Management

Implemented "Clean Architecture" and advanced design patterns (Builder, Observer, Strategy) to achieve high modularity and scalability. Achieved 100% test coverage with JUnit 5 and integrated Todoist API for seamless cloud sync.

Java Clean Architecture Design Patterns JUnit 5
Othello AI Game
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

Advanced Othello AI with Alpha-Beta Pruning

Developed a strategic Othello/Reversi game with a custom AI using the Alpha-Beta pruning algorithm, dynamic heuristic evaluation, and multilingual support.

JavaScript CSS HTML AI Algorithm Game Theory

Skills

Achievements

USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)

Gold Division (Ranked 1/3676)

Euclid Mathematics Contest

Excellence Award (Top 25%)

Purple Comet Math Meet

Team First Place (Ranked 1/3353)

Chinese Soft Brush Calligraphy

Level 10 Certificate (Highest Level)

Drum Set

Level 8 Certificate (Out of 10)

Community Volunteer

100+ hours supporting community services at library, fire station, and blood center (2021 - Present)

Contact Me

Email

xuanyi.lyu@mail.utoronto.ca

Location

Toronto, Canada