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			I love messing around with code and tech just for the fun of it. Whether it's contributing to
			open-source projects, hacking together electronic gadgets, or wiring up old school breadboards,
			I enjoy building things that are both cool and useful. It's a hobby driven by curiosity. I’m
			always looking for ways to create something that helps me or someone else solve a problem or do
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			<h3 class="major">chainladder-python</h3>
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			<i>chainladder-python</i> is a Python package designed to handle all core actuarial
			reserving tasks, including triangle data manipulation, link ratio calculations, and IBNR
			estimation using both deterministic and stochastic models. It offers a modern
			alternative to outdated legacy tools, with a syntax inspired by familiar libraries like
			pandas and scikit-learn. Built to be intuitive, minimal, and powerful, it enables
			actuaries to focus on analysis—not software limitations.
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			<h3 class="major">Colonizer</h3>
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			<i>Colonizer</i> is a strategic analysis tool for the board game Settlers of Catan. It
			helps players, especially beginners, make better decisions by identifying suboptimal
			settlement placements and trades using economic theory. By analyzing game data and
			common patterns, it offers insights into gameplay mistakes, helping users improve
			strategy, resource efficiency, and overall competitiveness.
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			<h3 class="major">Custom Router</h3>
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			My home network router uses an open-source solution for managing network traffic
			and blocking ads across all devices. It intelligently routes data, enhances privacy, and
			improves performance by eliminating unwanted ads and tracking. With fine-grained control
			over traffic behavior, it serves as a home-network upgrade that improves speed,
			security, and my home network experience.
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			<a href="https://github.com/kennethshsu/DDWRT" class="special reveal" target="_blank"
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			<h3 class="major">Aerial Extractor</h3>
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			<i>Aerial Extractor</i> is a utility that downloads Apple's cinematic aerial
			screensavers, originally created for Apple TV. It allows users to view these high-quality visuals on
			their own systems by extracting and organizing the entire collection. Lightweight and
			easy to use, it brings Apple's most beautiful motion backdrops to desktops and custom
			displays with minimal setup.
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			<a href="https://github.com/kennethshsu/Aerial_Extractor" class="special reveal" target="_blank"
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			<h3 class="major">Byte-It</h3>
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			<i>Byte-It</i> is an arcade-style survival game where players dodge moving obstacles
			while collecting apples and gems for points. Built on custom hardware with microcontrollers,
			LCD screens, and NES-style controls, it challenges players to stay alive and use
			power-ups strategically. With visual score displays and fast-paced action, it blends
			classic gaming with embedded systems design.
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