About Me
My name is Russell Chao. I am currently an undergraduate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI),
expected to receive my Bachelor's of Computer Science in May 2026.
I am passionate about building scalable software to solve real-world problems. My career goals include Backend,
Full-Stack, and Mobile Application Development, with a focus in the Sports Industry.
I am from Long Island, New York. I grew up with my parents and older sister. Outside of work and academics,
I like to watch NFL Football, hit the gym, and go out for walks and runs.
Projects
DigitalOC
This is a Machine Learning model that is trained on historic NFL play-by-play data and team playcalling tendencies to predict the most optimal play in any situation in an NFL game. In the future, this project will feature a web-based component that will allow users to enter a game situation to the interface.
RetroJournal
This is a Journaling Web App that combines Nostalgic Aesthetics with Modern AI-powered insights. Take a break from the draining effects of modern social media, doomscrolling and write down your thoughts and feelings in a Retro-Themed Environment while also recieving AI-powered advice. Made at HackRPI 2025.
NFL Zone
This Web App engineers automated data pipelines to retrieve, clean, and store NFL schedules, game results, box scores, and player and team stats, enabling real-time updates and advanced search functionality.