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I am a geek, a developer, and a creator. I am passionate about creating and innovating, and I love taking on challenges and learning new things.

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Welcome to my personal website — whatever brought you here, I'm glad you're here! My name is Eric Rao, and I'm passionate about building efficient, scalable systems while exploring new technologies and tools.

My MBTI is INTP-T, which means I tend to be introverted, intuitive, analytical, and perceptive. I enjoy breaking down complex problems, finding innovative solutions, and the process of working independently.

Tech stack I am proficient in

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Awards

Year
Name
2025
National English Proficiency Test for Secondary SchoolNational First Prize
2025
VEX Robotics Asia OpenNational Second Prize · Einstein Alliance
2025
Yangtze Delta Data Innovation ResearchProvincial Third Prize · Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
2024
WRCC World Robot ChampionshipProvincial Third Prize · Chinese Institute of Electronics
2024
NOIP CSP-SProvincial Third Prize · China Computer Federation
2024
NOIP CSP-JProvincial Second Prize · China Computer Federation
2024
Jiangsu Provincinal Youth Robot CompetitionProvincial Third Prize · Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education
2024
National Youth Science & Technology Achievement ExhibitionProvincial Third Prize · China Next Generation Education Foundation
2023
National English Proficiency Test for Secondary SchoolNational Second Prize

Projects

  • Personal Website
    in progress2026
    • Setup & Infrastructure
    • UI & Animations
    • Content & SEO
  • DNA Secondary Structure Visualiser
    completed2025
  • VEX Robotics — High Stakes (2024-25)
    completed2025
  • Yangtze Delta Data Innovation Research
    completed2025
  • School Event Live Broadcast
    completed2024
  • VEX Robotics — Over Under (2023-24)
    completed2024
  • Home Lab Infrastructure
    on hold2024
  • Competitive Programming Knowledge Base
    completed2023
"Eric is a genius. Every time I talk to him, I feel the inevitability of the day when I quit whatever job I have to join his start-up to change the world."
YuhangWei

DPhil in Mathematics, University of Oxford

"Eric has demonstrated extraordinary technical talent and a distinguished track record of excellence. As a dedicated geek and developer, he has consistently excelled in prestigious domestic and international technology competitions, including the VEX Robotics Asian Open, the Yangtze River Delta Data Innovation Research Program, and the National Olympiad in Informatics (NOI). His achievements include numerous top-tier awards, most notably a National First Prize. Beyond competitive success, Eric has showcased robust full-stack development capabilities, sophisticated system architecture design thinking, and a keen insight into emerging technologies through a series of creative and demanding projects. These include a DNA Secondary Structure Electronic Schematic, high-stakes VEX Robotics competition builds, and a professional-grade Campus Live Streaming & Broadcasting System. His ability to bridge the gap between complex algorithms and practical engineering, combined with his disciplined and rigorous academic attitude, is truly impressive. I am confident that in his future university studies, he will continue to push boundaries and emerge as a prominent leader in the field of technology. (Translation)"
Likai Hu

Chief Architect, CDP Group LTD.

"As a leading student in technological innovation at our school, Eric has demonstrated exceptional comprehensive qualities across multiple high-level competitions, including robotics, mathematical modeling, and informatics olympiads. He has not only brought great honor to our school through his outstanding achievements but has also vigorously energized the campus innovation atmosphere with his profound engineering mindset and logical prowess. Most impressively, Eric maintains a precise balance between his specialized development and academic progress. Even when faced with complex modeling challenges and the pressures of intensive competition prep, he has consistently delivered disciplined and solid academic performances. By successfully integrating his technical expertise with his core studies, Eric stands as a prime example of our school’s mission to cultivate versatile, top-tier talent. (Translation)"
Qingjun Zhang

Director of IT, Lianyungang High School