Get to Know Me
Kap Thang
Full-Stack Developer & ML Researcher
Full-stack developer finishing an MSc in Computer Science (AI) at the University of Windsor. I build full-stack applications with React frameworks such as Next.js, and conduct machine learning research on team recommendation systems via neural team translation and graph neural network methods. Co-authored a publication at SIGIR '25.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
University of Windsor • Windsor, ON, Canada
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Software Engineering (Honours)
University of Windsor • Windsor, ON, Canada
My Story
Background
I moved to Canada from Myanmar to start high school. After trying different paths, I found my passion in software development in 2020 at the University of Windsor. I'm now finishing my Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on AI and machine learning.
Why Software Development?
I've been curious about how websites work since I first got internet access in 2010. When I discovered modern tools like React and TypeScript, I realized I could build websites, mobile apps, and desktop apps all with the same skills. That possibility excited me, and I've been coding ever since.
Teaching & Mentorship
I've spent over 2 years as a teaching assistant, helping 250+ students learn web development and systems programming. I enjoy explaining complex topics in simple terms. My teammates from my capstone project said working together inspired them to pursue React development careers.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
At age 19, I started a VPS hosting business with 130 customers, handling everything from sales to technical support. Today, I'm building CartDash, a cross-platform shopping list app. I love creating products that solve real problems.
Research & Innovation
My master's thesis focuses on using AI to generate high-quality synthetic data. I published research at SIGIR '25, a top-tier conference, where my team achieved up to 82x improvement over existing methods. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI.
Looking Ahead
I'm excited to join a team where I can combine my full-stack development skills with AI/ML knowledge. I want to build products that make a real difference and continue learning from talented people around me.