Portfolio / 2026

Derek
Yuan

Backend website developer, focusing on tech stacks including Spring and Node.js. I also like working with different algorithms, specifically when it comes to topics like chess and finance!

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derek@portfolio ~ about.ts
// A short snapshot of who I am and what I build
// A mix of software, hobbies, and the way I like to work
// Focused on making things useful, fast, and visually clean
const about = [
{ role: "Developer"},
{ location: "UK-based, working across web and AI"},
{ experience: "Full-stack apps, bots, games, and tooling"},
{ focus: "Python, Unity, web apps, AI"},
{ interests: "Chess, typing, finance"},
{ strengths: "Clean builds, polished UI, practical automation"},
{ builds: "Tools, bots, games, and systems"},
{ current: "Refining projects and shipping small improvements"}
{ note: "Always building, always refining"}
]
// Scroll down to see the full story ↓
// The rest of the portfolio expands on projects, certifications, and contact

01 / Hobbies

Hobbies

Backend Website Development

Full Stack Developer

Public repositories

Speed Typing

Competitive Typist

161 WPM — 15 sec PB

Finance

Fundamental Analyst

Small-cap equities

Chess

Candidate Master

2000+ Blitz & Rapid

02 / Credentials

Certifications

Click any node to view the certificate

03 / Selected work

Projects

All on GitHub

04 / Blog

Blog

Weekly posts about whatever is interesting to me at the time. Topics will range from technological advances, finance or even chess! Whatever is interesting to me at that time.

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