Connect with developers, AI engineers, product builders, and UI/UX designers ready to build the future of education. Find teammates who can turn ideas into working prototypes.
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Kaveesha Periyapperuma
Adelaide University
📍 Sydney on 9th of April: No
I'm a final year student studying a master of data science at the University of Adelaide. I have experience in the telecommunications sector where I worked 1.5 years as a data analyst mainly dealing with customer data. I'm good at identifying customer pain points and mapping improvements to workflows. I'm interested in responsible AI applied to school curricula and building a platform to help neurodivergent individuals prepare for technical interviews.
coding (pythonRSQL
Looking for:original ideas, good collaborator, background in humanities or tech is fine
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Richard Ung
UTS
📍 Sydney on 9th of April: Yes
I am someone that is motivated to participate in my first hackathon, with a background in video production. I am effective communicator that will do my best to reach out.
CodingSystem SecurityLinux
Looking for:Someone that can converse effectively, someone that is passionate in their craft and
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Ming-Bin Chen
University of Melbourne
📍 Sydney on 9th of April: Yes
Hi, I’m Bryan, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne. My research focuses on AI, conversation, and learning, especially how people build understanding through discussion and how technology can better support that process. I work with Python, NLP, and LLM-based systems, and I’m interested in designing practical tools that improve communication and learning experiences. My background sits between AI research and human-centred applications, with a particular interest in educational settings. I’m excited to be at the EdTech hackathon and looking forward to meeting people from different backgrounds and exploring thoughtful, impactful ideas together.
I am an electronics engineer who is now in the education field. I am currently doing STEM education research, through the lens of belonging and its relationship with retention over time.
educationrequirements specificationcoding
Looking for:openness to trying new ideas, persistence
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Jay Lin
USYD
📍 Sydney on 9th of April: No
I’m a full-stack UX/UI developer and Master of Computer Science student, passionate about building meaningful digital experiences that blend design and technology. With a strong foundation in frontend development and user-centered design, I enjoy turning complex ideas into intuitive, visually engaging products. I’m especially interested in AI, human-computer interaction, and creative problem-solving. I also love collaborating, mentoring, and bringing people together through projects and events that bridge design and tech.
software developmentUI/UX design
Looking for:Innovative Ideas, Good pitch and leadership, Friendly personality and respect
Kaveesha Periyapperuma
Full Name: Kaveesha Periyapperuma
Email: kaveeshaperi@gmail.com
Affiliation: Adelaide University
Attending Sydney Demo Day (9 Apr): No
Technical Skills:
coding (python
R
SQL
matlab)
database management
data visualisation(tableau)
presenting
collaboration
Looking For:
original ideas, good collaborator, background in humanities or tech is fine
About:
I'm a final year student studying a master of data science at the University of Adelaide. I have experience in the telecommunications sector where I worked 1.5 years as a data analyst mainly dealing with customer data. I'm good at identifying customer pain points and mapping improvements to workflows. I'm interested in responsible AI applied to school curricula and building a platform to help neurodivergent individuals prepare for technical interviews.
Ideal Teammate:
I would prefer a teammate who is open to collaborate. Technical skill level is optional as long as you are willing to do research and have some interest in education and responsible AI in education. If you have access to Claude premium or Codex pro that's a plus. I can help with the UI/UX and visualisation aspects as well as go-to market strategy of our product.
Someone that can converse effectively, someone that is passionate in their craft and
About:
I am someone that is motivated to participate in my first hackathon, with a background in video production. I am effective communicator that will do my best to reach out.
Ideal Teammate:
I am trying to find someone with the same passion as me and can converse the same
Ming-Bin Chen
Full Name: Ming-Bin Chen
Email: mingbin@unimelb.edu
Affiliation: University of Melbourne
Attending Sydney Demo Day (9 Apr): Yes
Technical Skills:
NLP
linguistic
psychology
software development
facilitation
Looking For:
Product design, course design, humanities thinker
About:
Hi, I’m Bryan, a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne. My research focuses on AI, conversation, and learning, especially how people build understanding through discussion and how technology can better support that process. I work with Python, NLP, and LLM-based systems, and I’m interested in designing practical tools that improve communication and learning experiences. My background sits between AI research and human-centred applications, with a particular interest in educational settings. I’m excited to be at the EdTech hackathon and looking forward to meeting people from different backgrounds and exploring thoughtful, impactful ideas together.
Ideal Teammate:
I’m especially interested in teaming up with people who have experience in education—teachers, curriculum designers, learning scientists, or anyone who understands real classroom challenges. I value collaborators who can connect ideas to practical learning contexts and think critically about pedagogy and learner experience. It would be great to work with someone who is open-minded, communicative, and enjoys iterating quickly from ideas to prototypes. I also appreciate teammates who bring complementary perspectives (e.g., design, user research, or domain expertise) and are motivated to build something meaningful rather than just technically impressive.
I am an electronics engineer who is now in the education field. I am currently doing STEM education research, through the lens of belonging and its relationship with retention over time.
Ideal Teammate:
someone currently working in the field of education (either primary/secondary or higher ed) who is interested in educational technologies
Innovative Ideas, Good pitch and leadership, Friendly personality and respect
About:
I’m a full-stack UX/UI developer and Master of Computer Science student, passionate about building meaningful digital experiences that blend design and technology. With a strong foundation in frontend development and user-centered design, I enjoy turning complex ideas into intuitive, visually engaging products. I’m especially interested in AI, human-computer interaction, and creative problem-solving. I also love collaborating, mentoring, and bringing people together through projects and events that bridge design and tech.
Ideal Teammate:
I’m looking for teammates who are innovative and open to exploring bold ideas, with strong pitching skills and a sense of leadership to help drive the project forward. I value people who communicate clearly, take initiative, and are supportive of one another. A friendly attitude and mutual respect are essential, as I believe the best outcomes come from positive collaboration and shared trust within the team.