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Vol. 1, Issue 1

THE CHRONICLE

"All the Code That's Fit to Print"

SOPHOMORE CS STUDENT
BUILDS THE FUTURE

By Burak Unlu•Johns Hopkins University•GPA: 4.0

Baltimore —**Sophomore CS student at Johns Hopkins University with a 4.0 GPA**, Burak Unlu has built an exceptional portfolio spanning 12+ technical projects and three significant leadership roles.

His work demonstrates rare breadth—from AI-powered SaaS platforms to privacy-first desktop applications to humanitarian work across three continents.

Burak Unlu
FIG 1. THE ENGINEER AT WORK

IN THIS ISSUE

  • ProjectsP. 2
  • ExperienceP. 3
  • LeadershipP. 4
  • ContactP. 5

Editorial

Published in Baltimore

Est. 2025

EDUCATION

Johns Hopkins University

B.S. Computer Science

Sophomore • GPA: 4.0

Relevant Coursework:

Data Structures & Algorithms

Deep Learning (CNNs)

Intermediate Programming (C/C++)

Driven by a relentless technical curiosity, Burak is constantly exploring the frontiers ofArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. His academic work at Johns Hopkins, including deep learning with CNNs, fuels his ability to build sophisticated, AI-powered applications that solve real-world problems.

This technical expertise is matched by a deep commitment to community service. Through his leadership atHill Academy and MARTI, he leverages his skills to empower youth and support refugee communities, believing that technology should be a force for social good.

His philosophy is simple: "Passionate about building technology that improves lives." Whether it's automating workflows for businesses or creating educational tools for students, every project is an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Technical Competencies

TypeScript/JSRustPythonSwiftFlutter/DartC/C++JavaSQLNext.jsReactTailwindSupabaseNode.jsTauriOpenAI APIsStripe

Project Portfolio

Section B

Tier 1: Full-Stack SaaS Platforms

2024 • NextJS

Mirra — AI Design Automation

Automates the entire design-to-listing pipeline for POD sellers. Clones and generates variations from URLs/uploads with auto-generated titles and descriptions.

Impact Report

Early adopters saved an estimated $1,000+ in outsourcing costs

2024 • NextJS

Vesper — AI Email Automation

Automates reply drafting with deep context awareness. Reads entire email threads, linked documents, and CRM notes to draft relevant responses.

Impact Report

Automates reply drafting with deep context awareness

2024 • Next.js

Decora — AI Interior Design

Democratizes design by transforming room photos into photorealistic redesigns using AI. 12+ design styles available.

Impact Report

~12,000+ downloads on Android, ~490 daily downloads average

2023 • Web Design

Imprint LLC — Web Agency

Web design and digital marketing agency. Custom, mobile-responsive websites with professional design and fast, secure deployments.

Impact Report

15× faster website loading, 80% more mobile conversions

Tier 2: Desktop & Mobile Applications

2024 • iOS

GPA Calculator for CSW

School-specific GPA calculator for Charter School of Wilmington. Accurate calculations based on school policies.

Impact Report

5/5 stars, shows true academic performance

Tier 3: Browser Extensions

2024 • Chrome Extension

Toki — Browser Screen Time

A modern time tracker and productivity companion for the browser. Tracks every website automatically.

Impact Report

Modern time tracker for browser with productivity scoring

Tier 4: Open Source & Academic

2024 • React

iGEM Competition Wiki

Built complete competition wiki in 2 days as sole developer for CSW-UD iGEM team.

Impact Report

1 of only 13 US high school teams; FIRST and ONLY Delaware high school team

2023 • Python

Word Hunt Whacker

Automates playing the Word Hunt minigame from GamePigeon. Uses OCR and DFS for word finding.

Impact Report

Automated game playing with high efficiency

Community News

Section D

Hill Academy Youth Branch

Founding Member & Advisor2023–Present

Co-founded a nonprofit dedicated to youth empowerment and humanitarian outreach. Partnered with Embrace Relief Foundation.

  • Raised $15,000+ for humanitarian trip to Tanzania (water wells, orphanages)
  • Led refugee support initiatives in Greece (holiday gifts, summer camps)
  • Created multidisciplinary curriculum for refugee students

MARTI

Middle School Mentor2023–Present

Serving the local community's social, spiritual, and educational needs while promoting intercultural dialogue.

  • Mentored youth ages 11-14 in coding and mathematics
  • Served as cultural bridge for Turkish-American youth
  • Participated in Youth Clubs and Weekend Schools

LeadUp

Maryland Event Coordinator2024–Present

Student-led nonprofit empowering the next generation through education and community support.

  • Planned and organized volunteer events in Maryland
  • Coordinated local volunteer activities and regional outreach
  • Built partnerships with local schools and organizations

Business & Career

Section C
2023–Present
Co-Founder & Lead Developer

Imprint LLC

Co-founded a web design and digital marketing agency serving SMBs and local businesses. Specializing in modern web design, SEO optimization, and social media management.

Key Outcomes

  • Delivered 15× faster website loading and 80% more mobile conversions
  • Achieved 90% client satisfaction rate with custom, mobile-responsive websites
  • Implemented advanced SEO (IA, metadata, sitemaps) growing organic traffic
  • Built in-site ordering/booking systems and analytics dashboards

Letters to the Editor

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