# Gavin Zhao

> Computer Science, Math, and Cybersecurity @ NYU

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/gavinzhao

## Work Experience
### AI Software Engineer Intern @ SuperIntro
Jan 2025 – Present | New York, United States
Contributed to the development of LLM-powered applications by engineering scalable, robust RESTful API endpoints using Flask and Node.js, and optimizing data storage and retrieval processes from MongoDB.

Implemented frontend features to improve visual hierarchy and usability using Javascript, React, and TailwindCSS.

Updated experience generation flow for user interactions through prompt engineering.

### Peer Tutor, TRIO Scholars Program @ NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025
Assisted students in understanding content for the following courses: Data Structures and Algorithms, Intro to Programming & Problem Solving, Calculus I.

### AI Engineer Intern @ Instalily
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | New York, New York, United States
Developed a LLM-based agentic system for database manipulation through SQL, and deployed and managed language model driven systems in a client environment using real-world data. 

Created a chat agent using Langchain that implemented a RAG pipeline to provide product information and assist with customer transactions given an extensive product catalog.

Implemented updates for iterative rollouts on a sales personnel assistant platform designed to boost sales and enhance customer engagement

### Full Stack Intern @ Locavor
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Chicago, Illinois, United States
Implemented app features using React and Javascript that enhanced user experience. 

Performed rigorous testing during app development to identify and report software defects

### Machine Learning Subteam Member @ NYU Concrete Canoe
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York, New York, United States
Developed a machine learning model that optimized an ultra-low carbon concrete mixture composed of less than 2% portland cement, drastically reducing its carbon footprint. 

Placed first at nationals of the 2022 ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition in the category of final product, and placed fifth overall

### Swimming Instructor @ Dolphin Swimming
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Brooklyn, New York, United States
Created engaging and effective lesson plans for swimmers of varying levels of competency and age
groups to achieve proficiency in different swimming techniques. 

Evaluated student performance and provided individualized feedback, collaborated with colleagues to maintain a coordinated curriculum, and cataloged detailed records of student progress.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Jan 2021 – Jan 2025

### Stuyvesant High School
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gavin-zhao-837398236

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Last updated: 2026-04-01