Justin Hong

namyang@mit.edu  |  (617) 256-8414  |  linkedin.com/in/hongnoul  |  U.S. Citizen

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA
BS in Computer Science and Engineering (GPA: 4.3) Expected May 2027
  • Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Construction, Web Design
  • Activities: MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Walker Memorial Basement Radio 88.1FM, MIT Live
Work & Leadership Experience
TrustAI Labs (YCombinator S26) San Francisco, CA
Founding Engineer & Designer November 2025 – Present
  • Own end-to-end frontend of the product, prototyping features and delivering polished, production-ready interfaces
  • Built and maintain the full marketing site and interactive product demos used in investor and customer-facing presentations
  • Defined visual identity and design system including logo; responsible for all brand, motion, and interaction decisions
ROK Army Yeoncheon, South Korea
Squad Leader & Personnel Administration Specialist July 2024 – Jan 2026
  • Created advanced Excel macros to automate reports, minimizing errors in high-stakes administrative workflows
  • Served as squad leader in a top-ranked infantry platoon (1st of 48) in CQB room-clearing competition
MIT Political History Department Cambridge, MA
Frontend Developer December 2023 – February 2024
  • Developed a server-side rendered digital exhibition platform with Next.js, improving accessibility and SEO
  • Collaborated with MIT History faculty to launch a digital archive of activist murals, increased visibility to 1,000+ users
MIT Walker Memorial Basement Radio 88.1FM Cambridge, MA
Show Host September 2023 – May 2024
  • Curated and hosted live interviews with underground shoegaze musicians, increased audience visibility by 25%
  • Broadcasted music as a drummer for shoegaze band Doraji, promoting local artists and fostering community engagement
EAN Design Consulting Group Seoul, South Korea
Architectural Design Intern August 2021
  • Produced high-fidelity architectural renderings for a commercial flagship project, enhancing client engagement and improving proposal clarity using Enscape and iterative design reviews
  • Conducted site research and prepared financial and ROI reports, integrating statistical analysis to support data-informed client planning and long-term investment decisions
Technical Projects
Amazon Nova AI Hackathon, Cadabra February – March 2026
  • Built a Chrome extension personalizing Amazon search rankings in real time using AI-inferred behavioral profiles
  • Engineered full-stack: TypeScript Lambda on AWS API Gateway, DynamoDB profile persistence, DOM reranking with AI-generated explanation badges
MIT Bitcoin Hackathon February 2024
  • Developed a tokenized property deed system and live marketplace prototype, leading a team of 5+ to explore trust, ownership, and verification in digital marketplaces
  • Built frontend with real-time transaction UI; presented to panel of judges at MIT Bitcoin Expo
Honors & Awards
  • Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) Janghak Quiz Competition Winner (2023)
  • Cheongshim International Academy Valedictorian (2023)