Hello, I'm

Jonathan Chan

Final Year Computer Science Student, Durham University

First Class Honours student (71.03%) building at the intersection of machine learning, quantitative trading systems, and blockchain architecture. Currently building an automated trading system that fuses news sentiment with technical signals.

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about_me.json

{
  "degree": "BSc Computer Science",
  "university": "Durham University",
  "classification": "First Class Honours",
  "overall": 71.03,
  "interests": [
    "machine learning",
    "quant trading",
    "blockchain"
  ],
  "basedIn": "UK / Hong Kong",
  "openTo": "graduate roles, 2026"
}

What I work with

Technical Skills

Languages & Programming

Python JavaScript HTML / CSS Java C C++

Tools & Frameworks

Git Microsoft Office Suite React Node.js / Express MongoDB Unix

Languages Spoken

Cantonese — Native English — Fluent Mandarin — Fluent

Teal dot = advanced / daily-use proficiency.

Academic background

Education

Durham University

Oct 2023 — Jun 2026

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

First Class Honours — 71.03% overall

Year 3 — 73.17%

Deep Learning 89%, Cryptography 81%

Year 2 — 67.83%

Data Science 77%, Software Engineering 69%

Year 1 — 79.33%

Maths for CS 93%, Computer Systems 84%

Dissertation

The Blockchain of Things (BCoT): A Scalable Hybrid Architecture for Automated Maintenance Claims

Engineered a scalable hybrid blockchain architecture using smart contracts to secure IoT sensor data, with a dual-layered claim settlement framework that automates high-frequency micro-claims while keeping Human-in-the-Loop governance over premium-asset payouts.

Wah Yan College Hong Kong

Sep 2017 — Jun 2023

HKDSE — Top 3.1% in Hong Kong

Maths 5** Physics 5 Chemistry 5 ICT 5 Extended Maths 5

5** ≈ A* and 5 ≈ A at A-level.

Where I've worked

Work Experience

Engineering Intern

Jul 2024 — Aug 2024

The Walt Disney Company · Hong Kong

▸Built 2 Microsoft Power Apps (Internal Bidding Form, Change Request Form) for the Facility Services department.
▸Automated the maintenance planning process, cutting processing time by 50%.
▸Integrated Power App + Power Automate with existing systems via 3 data flows for cross-department consistency.
▸Revamped an IoT setup for a Disney boat ride, streaming sensor data to NAS storage over LoRa.
▸Researched and presented on Machine Learning's emerging impact in business.

Event Organizer

Jul 2023 — Aug 2023

Yan Kwong Social Service Center · Hong Kong

▸Facilitated youth-oriented activities for 30-40 children, building social skills and community participation.
▸Directed and supervised a team, allocating work to keep activity design and delivery running smoothly.
▸Built a system for gathering and maintaining children's records for certificates and health documentation.

Beyond the classroom

Leadership & Volunteering

Subcommittee Member

2023

Durham Hong Kong Society

Ran a two-day fundraiser for the World Children's Day Charity Sale in aid of Save the Children, coordinating promotion and logistics across the subcommittee.

Orienteering Team Captain

2021 — 2022

Wah Yan College Hong Kong

Led the team to an inter-school championship win, directing weekly training sessions and race-day strategy.

What I've built

Personal Projects

Automated Trading System

Combines sentiment analysis from 20+ financial news sources with real-time technical market data to execute trading strategies — in active development.

PythonSentiment AnalysisInteractive Brokers API

View on GitHub

AI Event Recommendation System

Integrates 50+ user preference and availability signals via content-based and collaborative filtering to generate personalized society-event suggestions for university students.

PythonScikit-LearnRecommender Systems

View on GitHub

Machine Learning Research Paper

Applies advanced regression methods to real-world problems, showing how predictive modelling delivers insight across healthcare, finance, engineering and social sciences.

PythonScikit-LearnRegression

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Blockchain of Things (BCoT)

Dissertation

A scalable hybrid blockchain architecture for automated maintenance claims — smart contracts secure IoT sensor data integrity, while a dual-layered settlement framework automates high-frequency micro-claims with Human-in-the-Loop governance protecting premium-asset payouts.

Let's talk

Get In Touch

I'm currently seeking graduate opportunities for 2026 and would love to hear from you. Whether you have a question, an opening, or just want to say hi — my inbox is open.

jonathan05cty@gmail.com