Software Engineer · New York

AmyZhang

CS grad from Stony Brook — Open to new opportunities

AZ

About Me

I'm a Computer Science graduate from Stony Brook University with a strong foundation in full-stack web development, systems programming, and software engineering. I thrive in collaborative environments, write maintainable code, and pick up new tools and technologies quickly. I'm actively seeking opportunities where I can contribute, grow, and build software that makes a difference.

Education
B.S. Computer Science — Stony Brook University
Location & Availability
Based in New York, NY. Open to remote, hybrid, or on-site roles nationwide.
Languages
English (Fluent) · Mandarin Chinese (Fluent)
Work Authorization
US Citizen · No Sponsorship Required

Education

SUNY — Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

GPA: 3.2 / 4.0

Relevant Coursework

AI Web Security Data Science Multimedia Systems Data Structures & Algorithms Systems Programming Software Development Software Engineering Linear Algebra Probability & Statistics
Aug 2022 – Jan 2026

Projects

01
💬 Phreddit
Team of 2 · Aug – Dec 2024

A Reddit-like social platform with community creation, post & comment management, user authentication, and full CRUD functionality. Backend powered by MongoDB and Express.

React.js JavaScript MongoDB Express Axios HTML/CSS
02
🌐 Chrial Network
Team of 60 · Sep – Dec 2025

Decentralized BitTorrent-like P2P file sharing platform with blockchain integration. Contributed 12 core modules and 30+ backend services including HD wallet, DHT protocol, AES-256-GCM encryption, and multi-protocol support.

Svelte 5 TypeScript Rust Tauri 2 Solidity Ethereum
03
🎮 Can You Escape
Team of 2 · Visual Novel · 2026

A narrative escape room game built in Ren'Py. Players wake up chained in a mysterious room and must solve puzzles — sudoku, combination locks, inventory items, hidden clues — across multiple rooms to escape before the timer runs out. Features branching story choices, a villain, ambient audio, and a full countdown system.

Ren'Py Python Visual Novel Game Design

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04
🗺️ GYST
Team of 2 · Full-Stack · 2026

A full-stack group trip planning app. Import your calendar (.ics), see everyone's availability overlaid on a shared calendar, propose trip dates, vote, and build a day-by-day itinerary together. Features JWT auth, BCrypt hashing, a 34-endpoint REST API, iCal parsing, a custom availability algorithm, and a friends invite system that works before the invitee has an account.

React TypeScript Tailwind CSS Spring Boot Java PostgreSQL Docker JWT iCal4j

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Experience

ABI Home Health Care Service
Certified Home Health Aide
Feb 2024 – Feb 2025
  • Provided personalized assistance to clients
  • Managed schedules, followed care plans, and maintained accurate records
The Children's Place
Sales Associate
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
  • Collaborated with coworkers on inventory stocking and organization
  • Delivered consistent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment

Skills

Languages
Java JavaScript TypeScript C Rust Python HTML CSS
Frameworks & Tools
React Spring Boot Tailwind CSS Svelte Node.js MongoDB PostgreSQL Docker JWT REST API Swagger Axios Git Tauri Ren'Py Blender
Productivity & Other
Google Workspace MS Office English Mandarin Chinese