Hi, It's Steven

I'm a Frontend Developer

Computer Science sophomore at Baruch College, passionate about building dynamic and interactive websites with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Previous Computer Programming Intern at PYE Education Center where I developed 4 educational web games and 2 homepage layouts. I am currently a participant in Baruch's Technology Leadership Development Program, where I get to work on my professional, interpersonal, and technical skills.

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Steven Ren - Professional Profile

About Me

I'm a Computer Science sophomore at Baruch College with a deep passion for frontend web development and creating dynamic, user-friendly websites. I've completed several projects including a YouTube homepage replica, Amazon website clone, portfolio website, and university webpage. As a previous Computer Programming Intern at PYE Education Center, I developed 6 interactive frontend projects using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. I'm also selected for the Technology Leadership Development Program 2025-2026, where I'm building professional, technical, and interpersonal skills to pursue my passion for creating exceptional web experiences.

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What I Do

Web Development

Building interactive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Experienced in creating responsive layouts with Flexbox, implementing CSS animations (keyframes & transform), DOM manipulation, and event handling for dynamic user experiences.

Interactive Games

Developing educational web games with scoreboard systems, animated objects, and interactive controls. Applied Object-Oriented Programming principles (encapsulation, classes) to organize code for maintainability and scalability.

UI Design & Layout

Designing clean, user-friendly homepage layouts. Experience in CSS variables for consistent styling and creating dynamic UI features like pop-up instructions and interactive navigation systems.

Experience

First Year Seminar Peer Mentor

Baruch College Aug 2025 - Present

  • Co-lead biweekly presentations for 30+ freshmen, facilitating discussions and group activities.
  • Prepare and manage materials including slideshows in Canva, attendance trackers in Excel, and course updates on Brightspace.

Vice President

Baruch Conversation Partners Program Jan 2025 - Present

  • Expand CPP’s digital presence by relaunching its Discord server and launching the official LinkedIn Company Page, enhancing both community engagement and professional visibility
  • Use Google Sheets to create and organize spreadsheets to match over 50 native and nonnative English-speaking applicants for the CPP
  • Respond to participants’ inquiries about pair-matching issues and send communications to ensure smooth program operation
  • Co-lead CPP events with the president and represent the organization at Baruch's Club Fair to increase outreach and recruit new members

Technology Leader

Technology Leadership Development Program Sep 2025 - Present

  • Year-long program dedicated to the professional development and advancement of students with a strong passion for a career in technology. TLDP equips students passionate about careers in technology with the professional, technical, and interpersonal skills necessary for success.

Computer Programming Intern

PYE Education Center Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

  • Developed 4 interactive web games (soccer, basketball, hockey, asteroid) using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to support students’ English vocabulary learning, featuring scoreboards, start/direction buttons, and animated objects
  • Organized asteroid game code using encapsulation (OOP principle) by creating Player, Bullet, and Asteroid classes to ensure organized and maintainable code
  • Applied CSS animations (keyframes and transform), DOM manipulation, event handling, and CSS variables to create a consistent and dynamic gaming experiencen
  • Designed and coded 2 homepage layouts with HTML and CSS Flexbox to categorize web games by type (sports and study), streamlining user navigation and strengthening foundational web design skills
  • Programmed homepage functionality with JavaScript by adding dynamic UI features such as pop-up instructions and interactive game selection

Winter Orientation Leader

Baruch College Jan 2025

  • Developed a four-page set of talking points for orientation leaders, ensuring smooth and coordinated orientations; officially integrated into the training requirement
  • Collaborated in a team of 2 to deliver informational welcome sessions about the Baruch campus and its related resources to 30+ transfer/incoming freshmen students in a classroom setting

Projects

project 1

Project 1: YouTube Clone

This project is a YouTube homepage clone built as part of the HTML & CSS Full Course by SuperSimpleDev on YouTube.

Technology Used: HTML / CSS

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project 2

Project 2: University Webpage

A fully responsive multi-page university website with five linked sections (Home, About, Courses, Facilities, Testimonials), built by following a tutorial from the GreatStack YouTube channel.

Technology Used: HTML / CSS / JavaScript

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project 3

Project 3: Personal Portfolio Website

A fully responsive personal portfolio website featuring five main sections (Home, About, Services, Projects, Contact), built by following a tutorial from the How to Web Dev YouTube channel.

Technology Used: HTML / CSS / JavaScript

View on GitHub
project 4

Project 4: Amazon Website Clone

A fully functional multi-page Amazon clone website featuring product browsing, cart management, checkout, order history, and delivery tracking pages. Built as part of the 22-hour JavaScript course by SuperSimpleDev using provided HTML and CSS templates.

Technology Used: HTML / CSS / JavaScript / Git

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project 5

Project 5: Automated Job Application Tracker

Built a job application tracker using Google Apps Script (JavaScript) to automatically sync job application deadlines from Google Sheets to Google Calendar. The project includes a custom one-click menu for easy synchronization, reducing manual entry time from minutes to seconds and improving overall efficiency.

Technology Used: Google Apps Script / Google Sheet / Google Calendar

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Achievements & Honors

CUNY Career Launch Certificate

Sep 2025

Successfully completed a 7-week internship through CUNY Career Launch 2025 program.

Dean's List 2025 (2 semesters)

Jun 2025

Baruch College recognizes excellence with the Dean’s List for the Fall and Spring semesters. To be eligible, a full-time (minimum 12 credits) matriculated student must earn a term grade point average of at least 3.50.

Peter F. Valone Scholar

Aug 2025

Maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 that is calculated once a year at the end of the Spring semester

Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society

Apr 2025

Inducted into the nation’s oldest and largest freshman honor society for academic excellence during the first year of college. Phi Eta Sigma recognizes students who earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled full-time. Access to $300,000 in national scholarships annually and professional development opportunities.

Orientation Leader - Most Improved

Jan 2025

Recognized for overcoming fear and becoming an inspirational and efficient orientation leader at Baruch College Winter 2025 Orientation Season.

CCNY STEM Institute Exemplary Award

Aug 2024

Recognized for consistently going above and beyond in Intro to Game Programming Course, displaying leadership, creativity, and genuine passion for learning.

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