About Me
Tom the Bomb
Hi there! I'm a 18 year old computer engineering student at the University of Waterloo who is passionate about software development, photography, image processing, mathematics, and improving my coding skills through leetcoding and building impactful applications that revolve around my interests.
Development Tools
Languages
Primary languages for personal and academic projects
Web Development
Frontend frameworks, bundlers, and styling tools
Styling
Backend
Server frameworks and APIs
Data Management
Libraries
Image processing, numerical computing, and data visualization
This website was made with Astro, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
Photography
Photography is a way of freezing moments in time, preserving the beauty I come across, through visual storytelling. It allows me to see the world from different perspectives and appreciate the beauty in everyday life.
Gear
18‑140mm f/3.5‑5.6
70‑300mm f/4.5‑5.6
24‑200mm f/4‑6.3
Previously: Canon RP, Canon Rebel T7s, iPhone 13 & 15 Pro
Genres
Focusing on unique angles and interesting compositions
Aquaria
For over five years, I've gained experience maintaining a variety of aquatic life, including fish, plants, invertebrates and corals—both in saltwater and freshwater setups—across multiple aquariums and an outdoor pond.
Their uniqueness as pets, along with their natural beauty and calmness they bring forth, has always deeply appealed to me. While they may not be as interactive as dogs or cats, having nearly self-sustaining ecosystems in your home, complete with a range of creatures of all sizes, from microscopic to large, resonates with me differently.