About SACO
The Seattle Area Coding Organization is a student-led initiative connecting competitive programmers across the Pacific Northwest. Founded by high school students who wanted to build a stronger local community around algorithmic problem-solving, SACO has grown into the region's premier hub for aspiring coders.
We believe in learning by doing. Our events range from beginner-friendly workshops to the annual Seattle Area Computing Cup — a high-stakes contest that draws hundreds of participants from dozens of schools.
Educate
Free workshops, study groups, and curated problem sets for all skill levels — from first-time competitors to IOI hopefuls.
Compete
Host and organize regional contests that challenge students with real algorithmic problems under timed, competitive conditions.
Connect
Build a network of like-minded students, mentors, and industry professionals across the Pacific Northwest.
Meet Our Members
Brendon Wang
Co-Founder & Head of TechnologyLakeside SchoolBrendon Wang is a freshman at Lakeside School in Seattle, WA. He started programming in 3rd grade, and is currently in the USACO Platinum division. He also enjoys competitive math and has qualified for AIME 3 times. In his free time, he likes to play tennis and ultimate.
Zerui Li
Co-Founder & Head of LogisticsLakeside SchoolZerui Li is a sophomore at Lakeside School in Seattle, WA. He started programming in 7th grade, and is currently in the USACO Platinum division. In his free time, he likes to grind Codeforces problems with his friends and work on CS related projects.
Haoran Wu
Lead Problem WriterEastlake High SchoolHaoran Wu is a sophomore at Eastlake High School in Seattle, WA. He started competitive programming in 7th grade and was in the USACO Platinum division from 2025 to 2026. He has qualified for AIME twice and enjoys playing rhythm games and Minecraft in his free time.