Richer Huynh

• Built bot in python that processes end-user data and messages about personal frustrations, accomplishments, affirmations, etc. for Discord server of 530 members. Bot deployed on AWS through Ubuntu instance and running 24/7 for users.
• Designed and deployed effective solution for users to vent and share personal stories uninterrupted, and with the option of inviting words of support/concern/advice either privately, publicly, or not at all. Anonymous venting/sharing feature also available… Show more

• Built bot in python that processes end-user data and messages about personal frustrations, accomplishments, affirmations, etc. for Discord server of 530 members. Bot deployed on AWS through Ubuntu instance and running 24/7 for users.
• Designed and deployed effective solution for users to vent and share personal stories uninterrupted, and with the option of inviting words of support/concern/advice either privately, publicly, or not at all. Anonymous venting/sharing feature also available for users. Show less

• Founded a safe-space Discord server for Asian diaspora to share personal stories, network professionally/socially, provide/receive support, and discuss Asian identity topics
• Manage a team of 7 moderators that oversee appropriate activity in the server according to server rules which prohibit harassment, discrimination, hate speech, etc.
• Manage a team of 4 design strategists that collects user feedback on usability and community engagement, and focus on user adoption and retention… Show more

• Founded a safe-space Discord server for Asian diaspora to share personal stories, network professionally/socially, provide/receive support, and discuss Asian identity topics
• Manage a team of 7 moderators that oversee appropriate activity in the server according to server rules which prohibit harassment, discrimination, hate speech, etc.
• Manage a team of 4 design strategists that collects user feedback on usability and community engagement, and focus on user adoption and retention. Currently designing and mapping out release of "SZN 3" of ADDS... Show less

• Directed and produced short documentary that examined the fate of performing arts and its effects on local youth, in a period of economic decline for Michigan City Area Schools
• Interviewed cast and crew of summer production of Xanadu and compiled footage in one-man film crew
• Awarded $8,000 grant from MC Community Enrichment Corp. to the Young People's Theatre Co. upon submitting documentary for grant application

• Led small team of software engineers and designers to produce comprehensive solution to "troll-problem" in semi-public Discord server for Asian diaspora by creating an automated authentication system
• Designed automated system that handles verification requests from incoming users, processes image and Reddit authentication, displays organized data to team of moderators for examination and approval, and displays role requests for users and processes their requests
• Achieved 100%… Show more

• Led small team of software engineers and designers to produce comprehensive solution to "troll-problem" in semi-public Discord server for Asian diaspora by creating an automated authentication system
• Designed automated system that handles verification requests from incoming users, processes image and Reddit authentication, displays organized data to team of moderators for examination and approval, and displays role requests for users and processes their requests
• Achieved 100% reduction of bad faith actors entering the server and disrupting experience for real users
• Successfully verified over 260 active members since development of verification bot
• Delivered effective solution to privacy issue for real users and enabled them to feel safe in communicating and to finally organize major meet-ups in person

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• Strategized a full revamp of school's daily news segment to renew interest and increase its value by introducing modern video design and reducing technical errors
• Produced energetic and colorful motion graphics sequences using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Significantly increased student engagement systemically which consequently increased value of utilizing morning news segment for faculty and administration