# Su Z. > Software Engineer @ CollegeVine | Interests: AI/ML, Full Stack, Frontend, Backend | Languages: PureScript, Rails, Python, Javascript/Typescript, SQL Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/suz1 Hello, I am a University of California Santa Cruz, BS Computer Science Graduate and BA Business Management Economics, looking for Software Engineer opportunities. I am passionate about applying my skills and exploring my interest in full stack web app development, mobile app development, system programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence and create software and solutions for social good. I am proficient in various programming languages such as Python, Java, Javascript, C and more with a strong ability to learn quickly on the job and with excellent attention to details and problem solving skills. I enjoy working and cooperating with a team and am capable of working independently and am eager to learn and contribute to make a positive impact on the community. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ CollegeVine Jan 2025 – Present ### Junior Software Engineer @ CollegeVine Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 ### Software Developer AI Trainer @ Outlier Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 ### Software Engineer @ Personal Projects Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 ### Software Engineer Intern @ Lucidworks Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 - Developed web components using that allow various other web pages to used for their application and tested the components with Jest and deployed example cases to Storybook - Researched and developed charts components using Apex Charts and ECharts library for metrics display - Implemented API endpoints for retrieving data from ML Training Models and database to frontend with Go and SQL - Deep Linking with Vaadin router and StencilJS components to navigate between various web page application ### ML/Software Engineer @ Tech4Good @ UCSC Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 - Created and reviewed experiment proposals that train and test Machine Learning model with specific configurations to validate results coming from existing features - Utilized Kubernetes clusters for ML model deployment, training, and generating result outputs. - Implemented graphs and plots in Python, parsing results data from ML models for analysis and visualization ### Research Assistant @ Tech4Good @ UCSC Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 - Conducted studies with Ph.D. student and 4 undergraduate students on the impact of social relationships and online communities have on crowd workers' wellbeing - Employed web scrapping using Python and analyzed keyword patterns using thematic analysis - Strategize on possible study direction that could contribute to helping crowd workers' wellbeing through data analysis ### Software Developer Intern @ CodeDay Bay Area Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 p5.js open source framework contribution - Collaborated with a team of three and a mentor from Meta to develop a public API function for p5.js using Javascript, programmed examples and unit tests for the added public API compatible with existing Javascript Mocha testing framework ### USID Investment Management Intern @ Loomis, Sayles & Company Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 - Machine Learning using Python to build various models that updates the model based on feature importances and correlation structure and predicts the value from MSE and portfolio perspective. - Conducted Fundamental Analysis on Various Companies in order to choose bonds that would outperform the benchmark with beta adjusted value using Bloomberg and market research - Utilized Excel and VBA, gather ESG data from various files and combine them into a single file using pivot tables, data import and export to perform ESG carbon risk and carbon intensity comparison between various portfolio companies - USID Investment Management Intern under Disciplined Alpha team ### Software Developer @ University of California, Santa Cruz Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 Syntax-Prosody in Optimality Theory (SPOT) - Developed additional features for the SPOT website on the backend and implemented unit testing for the added features on both frontend and backend - Built automated testing framework for the frontend with github actions - Identified, fixed, and removed existing bugs in the codebase - Stay up-to-date on the latest features and processes on the SPOT website and how that may affect ongoing projects ### Computer Science/Coding Tutor @ University of California, Santa Cruz Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 - Facilitated three sessions consisting of six students each session per week, ensuring sessions are on track and timely, carrying out the session plan for the Python course - Devised personalized plans for students in session and incorporated collaborative exercises for students to work on and discuss as a group - Served as a liaison between students and professors to cover the crucial topics from lectures ### Tech Work Prep Participant @ Girls Who Code Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 Three-week intensive, tech-based learning workshops and approaches to learning in the following areas: Quality Engineering, CodeSignal Mock Interview, Data Science, Data Engineering, Accessibility, Agile Project Management, Marketing Technology, Product-Design Thinking ### Girls Who Code Club President @ Girls Who Code Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 - Mentor Club members on the basics of Javascript, HTML, and CSS during weekly meetings - Organized club meetings lesson plans and arranged for possible guest speakers events each week - Coordinated and worked with advisors in making plans for the future of GWC club ## Education ### Bachelor's degree in Double Major: BS Computer Science and BA Business Management Economics University of California, Santa Cruz ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/su-zin --- Source: https://flows.cv/suz1 JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/suz1/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31