]> 2026-06-05T18:35:00-07:00 Exyzhao 0 en false false false Allen false false false 33.099722222222,-96.663055555556 false Hello there! I am a sophomore in Texas and I’m thrilled to be working with OSGeo and support open source. I’ve always been an extremely avid learner of geography and cartography. Ever since I was young, I would map out locations for fun, be it of my house, in my neighborhood, or of expansive video game worlds. My interest in maps lies in their raw power and how they are able to communicate mountains of information in a streamlined, visual medium. Their applications are infinite, and I love their functionality for the improvement of lives around the world (e.g. with resource distribution and sustainable development). I have very basic knowledge of Java, Javascript, and html, and I participated in GitHub’s Hacktoberfest 2017 for open source projects. I play the cello and piano, fluently speak 2 languages, and partake in math and world affairs competitions. My passion is volunteering to help youth, as I spend time as a general volunteer at a nature and science museum and with multiple youth-run organizations that work for the betterment of education and wellbeing of children. English Mandarin Ethan Zhao false false TX false true 2017-12-14T03:00:46Z 2458101.6255324 Exyzhao