Hok Wai Chan

Hok Wai Chan

Software Developer & Graduate Student

Background

I am a passionate software developer with a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. My work focuses on web development, machine learning, and software engineering, with experience in both academic research and practical development.

Professional Experience

Software Developer

VolunteerAlly | Honolulu, HI

December 2024 - Present

  • Developing front-end features using React and Next.js for a nonprofit volunteer-matching platform
  • Enhancing UI/UX for event discovery, RSVP flow, and organization search
  • Collaborating with an agile team to streamline the volunteer experience

Web App Developer

UH Groupings | Honolulu, HI

July 2023 - May 2025

  • Designing and enhancing Java-based APIs, adding new features and improving performance
  • Writing unit and integration tests using Java, Jasmine, and Selenium
  • Maintaining legacy AngularJS UI and contributing to new React-based UI

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • C/C++
  • SQL
  • R
  • Assembly
  • HTML/CSS

Frameworks & Libraries

  • React/Next.js
  • AngularJS
  • React Native
  • React-Bootstrap
  • Meteor
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Spring Boot

Tools & Technologies

  • Git/GitHub
  • Unity
  • Machine Learning
  • Selenium/Jasmine
  • Jira/Confluence

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa | Honolulu, HI

08/2024 – 05/2025

Relevant Coursework:

  • Software Engineering II
  • Machine Learning
  • Video Game Design
  • Human-Centered AI
  • Advanced-Data Visualization
  • Software Quality & Maintenance
  • Advanced Data Management
  • Intro to Fusion

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa | Honolulu, HI

08/2022 – 05/2024

Relevant Coursework:

  • Algorithms
  • Software Engineering I
  • Database Systems I
  • Security and Trust I
  • Machine-Level & Systems Programming
  • Operating Systems
  • Data Networks

Honors and Awards

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

August 2020 – August 2022

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (ΦΘΚ or PTK) is the international honor society of students attending open-access institutions and seeking associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, or other college credentials.

Manoa Dean's List

Spring 2023, Spring 2024

Recognized for academic excellence and outstanding performance in coursework.