Computer Science · Baruch College

I build products, then find the people who need them.

I'm Jack Shen, a computer science student from Staten Island. I co-owned a reseller platform, researched grant applicants for The Staten Island Foundation, and built the website for Baruch CEO.

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first clients landed for a startup
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nonprofit grant applicants researched
2. f4
my favorite move in chess

The Timeline

Every white move is one step of my career.

The board plays the most famous King's Gambit ever recorded. Scroll to move, use the arrow keys, or click any move in the list.

1.e4

The first move claims the center.

Jul 2021 – Jul 2023 · Remote

Web Intern

Emeralit, LLC

Redesigned client websites in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, then deployed and maintained them on Linux, Apache and AWS.

HTML/CSSJavaScriptLinuxAWS

2.f4

The gambit gives up a pawn to take the initiative.

Oct 2023 – Jun 2025 · Staten Island, NY

Co-Founder and Co-President

Game Development Club

  • Co-founded a 25-member, application-only club and built its selection process.
  • Wrote and co-presented weekly Unreal Engine lessons, holding 80% average attendance.
  • Two members placed in Instructables competitions and won a $1,000 Autodesk Scholarship Award.

3.Bc4

The bishop develops and aims at f7.

Graduated June 2025

High School Diploma

Staten Island Technical High School

GPA 3.7/4.0, Honor Roll, National Honor Society and PEAP's recipient. Earned ITS certifications in Python and Network Security in August 2023.

4.Kf1

The king steps aside on purpose.

Jul 2025 – Sep 2025 · Staten Island, NY

Full-Stack Developer

Richmond County Black and Minority Chamber of Commerce

  • Built a searchable directory of Black and minority-owned businesses with React and Supabase.
  • Integrated PostHog analytics to track engagement and conversion.
  • Audited and validated 110+ business profiles for the Chamber's marketing campaigns.

5.Bxb5

White takes the pawn that Black offered.

Apr 2026 – Jul 2026

Cybersecurity Analyst Program

Per Scholas

Earned CompTIA Security+ in July 2026, with Cisco Networking Academy coursework in networking, computer hardware and OS basics.

Security+NetworkingCisco

6.Nf3

The knight develops and gains time on the queen.

Apr 2026 – Sep 2026 · Remote NDA

Co-Owner

Online Reseller Platform

  • Defined the ideal customer profile and ran cold-to-warm outreach, landing the first 15 clients from 21 prospects (71%).
  • Launched a complementary product across 11 partner communities (20,000+ members), generating $75K in revenue.
  • Pair-programmed with the founder in Python during beta. The platform reached 100+ paying clients and $1.1M+ GMV.

Company and client names are withheld under NDA. I'm happy to talk through the work.

7.d3

A quiet move that opens a path for the other bishop.

Jul 2026 – Aug 2026 · Staten Island, NY

Records Assistant

The Staten Island Foundation

  • Compiled due-diligence summary reports on 20+ nonprofit grant applicants.
  • Reviewed IRS Form 990s, Candid profiles, board leadership, past proposals and grant reports.
  • Checked each proposal's expected results against the Foundation's results-based approach.

8.Nh4

The knight repositions for the attack.

Fall 2026 – Present · New York, NY

B.S. Computer Science

Baruch College, CUNY

Studying computer science while building products on the side.

9.Nf5

The knight lands on its strongest square.

October 2026

Designer and Developer

baruchceo.com ↗

Designed and built the website for Baruch CEO, the entrepreneurship club at Baruch College, covering events, news, member ventures and a decade of awards.

Next.jsReactTypeScript

10.g4

The attack begins.

The rest is history.

From here Anderssen gives up a bishop, both rooks and his queen, then mates with three minor pieces. That is the kind of game I want to play.

Repertoire

My openings.

The projects I keep coming back to, named the way I'd name a line in chess.

The baruchceo.com homepage, headlined Start a company before you graduate.

Main line · 2026

The Baruch CEO Opening

1. Idea Build 2. Pitch Launch

The new home for Baruch CEO, the first entrepreneurship club at Baruch and in CUNY. Weekly club hours, events, member ventures and award results live in one place.

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Sideline · 2026 NDA

The Reseller Gambit

1. ICP Outreach 2. Close

71%
outreach conversion
$75K
product revenue
$1.1M+
platform GMV

The company name is withheld under NDA.

Club · 2023 – 2025

The Unreal Variation

1. Recruit Teach 2. Ship

Co-founded Staten Island Tech's Game Development Club. Twenty-five members learned Unreal Engine through weekly lessons, and two of them won a $1,000 Autodesk Scholarship Award.

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At the Board

I play the King's Gambit whenever I'm allowed to.

Mostly rapid and bullet on Lichess. These numbers update live from my profile.

Lichess profile ↗
1730
Rapid
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Bullet
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Blitz
1845
Puzzles
4,207
Games played on Lichess

The Scoresheet

Resume.

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JACK SHEN

Staten Island, NY  |  hello@jockshen.com  |  LinkedIn

Summary

Baruch College computer science freshman and startup co-founder who launched a SaaS, landed the company's first 15 clients, and built a website for a nonprofit initiative. Has experience in leading, in business operations, in public speaking, and in programming.

Skills

Startup & Business: customer acquisition, cold outreach, lead qualification (ICP), market research, due diligence
Technical: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, React, Next.js, Supabase, Git, Linux, AWS
Languages: English (Native), Mandarin (Proficient), Russian (Elementary)
Certifications: CompTIA Security+ (Jul 2026); ITS: Python & Network Security (Aug 2023)

Experience

Online Reseller PlatformRemoteCo-OwnerApr 2026 – Sept 2026
  • Launched and scaled a complementary product, securing distribution across 11 partner communities (20,000+ combined members) and generating $75K in revenue.
  • Defined an ideal customer profile (ICP), tracked leads in Notion, and ran targeted cold-to-warm outreach, landing the platform's first 15 clients from 21 prospects (71% conversion) and raising $4,750.
  • Brought on as Co-Founder by pair programming with the founder in Python during beta, helping resolve bugs and advising on business operations.
  • Moved into an advisory role after three months, with the platform reaching 100+ paying clients and $1.1M+ in GMV by September.
The Staten Island FoundationStaten Island, NYRecords AssistantJul 2026 – Aug 2026
  • Researched and compiled due-diligence summary reports on 20+ nonprofit grant applicants, supporting the Foundation's review of $5M+ in planned grants for 2026 across education, health, community services, and arts & culture.
  • Reviewed each applicant's IRS Form 990 filings, board leadership, and program data on Candid, along with past proposals and grant reports, to verify prior-year activity and flag leadership changes.
  • Assessed how each proposal's expected results and tracking metrics lined up with the Foundation's results-based grantmaking approach and target outcomes.
  • Documented each organization's mission, founding history, recurring programs, awards, and past outside funding, giving program staff a short, clear picture of its capacity and track record.
Richmond County Black and Minority Chamber of CommerceStaten Island, NYFull-Stack DeveloperJul 2025 – Sept 2025
  • Spearheaded nonprofit's Staten Island small businesses awareness initiative, integrating PostHog analytics to track user engagement and conversion metrics.
  • Developed a business directory website for black and minority businesses using React and Supabase, with searchable listings and integrated public APIs.
  • Audited and validated 110+ business profiles to support marketing campaigns promoting active member businesses to the Richmond County community.

Leadership

Game Development ClubStaten Island, NYCo-PresidentOct 2023 – Jun 2025
  • Co-founded and led a 25-member, application-only club, building the application and selection process.
  • Created weekly interactive lesson plans in Unreal Engine and co-presented them, keeping average weekly attendance at 80%.
  • Ran a rating form after each lesson so members could grade the session, rewarding actionable feedback with 3D-printed trophies.
  • Guided members from beginner to intermediate by midyear; two entered their projects in Instructables competitions and won a $1,000 Autodesk Scholarship Award and a $50 gift card.

Education

Per Scholas Cybersecurity Analyst ProgramApril 2026 – July 2026

Coursework: CompTIA Security+, Cisco Networking Academy: Networking, Computer Hardware, and OS Basics

Staten Island Technical High SchoolJune 2025

GPA: 3.7/4.0 | Honor Roll | PEAP's Recipient | National Honor Society Member

Contact

Your move.

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