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Hi, I'm

Chiara Pong

Technical Professional

Systems · Software · Technical Problem-Solving

Based in France

I'm curious about how things work — from human language to software systems. With a background in computer science, language, and hands-on technical work, I enjoy exploring complex structures, solving practical problems, and making technology easier to understand and use.

01 / Selected work

Technical work, in practice.

Different projects. Different scales.
A shared curiosity about how things work.

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Computer vision on Raspberry PiOpenCV · Python

Plate recognitionContours → character templatesPedestrian detectionHOG / pretrained SVM

Systems foundations & device interfaces

BuildrootBuild & deploymentLinux kernelSystem calls · modulesGPIO / CLED · TM1637

Host → target · software → hardware

02 / A learning journey through systems, devices & vision

Systems · Raspberry Pi

Embedded Linux / Buildroot

Implemented Raspberry Pi computer-vision workflows, Buildroot configuration, kernel interfaces, and GPIO control, connecting system foundations with documented application results.

Experimental implementations documented; reproducibility improvements remain.

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pchiaroscia Next.js · React · TypeScript
Interactive ASCII portraitImage sampling · Canvas 2D · reversible transitions
ProfessionalTechnical case studiesCreativeDraggable photography worktable
Memory cards + shared reader · film cartridgesKeyboard interaction · saved layouts
03 / Personal artwork · reusable interactions · two pathways

Software · Web Development

pchiaroscia

Building a shared home for technical work and creative practice with Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Implemented reusable layout components, responsive pages, and dedicated project routes.

Development and documentation in progress.

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02 / Skills in practice

Tools meet understanding.

Technical skills developed through coursework, personal projects, and hands-on troubleshooting.

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IT Support & Troubleshooting

Windows 10/11, Ubuntu Linux, PC hardware, troubleshooting, VMware Workstation, and Microsoft 365.

Project connection

Boot failure investigation and configuration comparison.

Dual-boot case study
02

Systems & Embedded Linux

Linux configuration, Raspberry Pi, embedded Linux, Buildroot, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Tailscale VPN, RDP, and Nginx.

Project connection

Build configuration, bootloader, kernel, and root filesystem.

Embedded Linux project
03

Software Development

Python, C/C++, Git, GitHub, Flask, Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, HTML/CSS, MySQL, and OpenCV.

Project connection

Reusable components and application routing.

pchiaroscia project

Additional Tools & Technologies

  • Cloudflare
  • Ollama
  • NLP
  • Notion
  • ChatGPT
  • Figma

03 / About

Different disciplines.
Connected thinking.

My academic background spans linguistics, literature, and computer science, alongside studies in language education and the arts. During my studies, I was particularly drawn to philosophy and intellectual history, as well as phonology and pragmatics. Across these different fields, I recognize a curiosity that has always guided me: a desire to understand why things take the forms they do, how they come to be, and what lies beneath the surface. Whether exploring the structures of language, the development of ideas, or the ways people construct meaning, I find myself drawn to the questions behind what we often take for granted.

That same curiosity extends to technology. Computer science has given me another way to explore how things work, from abstract concepts and logical structures to the systems we interact with. I enjoy breaking down complex problems, understanding the principles behind them, and applying what I learn through experimentation and practical projects.

Photography and visual arts offer another way of engaging with the world, through observation, interpretation, and the relationship between what is seen and what remains unseen. Together, these interests shape pchiaroscia — a space that brings together different ways of exploring, understanding, and expressing the world.

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04 / Next steps

Let's make a connection.

Based in France and currently prioritising junior IT Support and Systems opportunities. I also welcome conversations about software engineering and embedded Linux roles.

chucianpong@gmail.com