Summary
Henry Zou is a software developer specializing in quantum compilers and application frameworks, currently building compiler technology at IBM with four years of cross-disciplinary engineering experience. Trained in applied mathematics, computer science, and physics at Tufts, he blends theoretical rigor with practical software delivery gained through research roles at UCLA and early work on computational biology and data science. Henry’s background as a teaching assistant and peer mentor underscores strong communication and pedagogy skills that help translate complex quantum concepts into usable tooling. Based in New York, he has a track record of moving research prototypes toward production-quality compiler components and frameworks. Outside of core engineering, he brings a pragmatic, service-oriented mindset from diverse roles ranging from research fellowships to community mentoring.
4 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Humanities, 4.9, Humanities, 4.9 at Somerville High School
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics at Tufts University
Chinese, English, Spanish