Summary
Lanz A is a software engineer with a decade of hands-on experience building full-stack, AI-driven web applications and education technology. A recent High Distinction graduate from the University of Toronto, he has transformed raw media pipelines into scalable learning products used by over 1.5 million native Chinese students and built conversational AI systems that handled hundreds of users in production. He bridges frontend (Next.js, Zustand/Redux) and backend (FastAPI/Flask, PostgreSQL, AWS) work, automating content generation with Python tooling and Windmill scripts. His research at UofT advanced inclusive CS pedagogy through multimedia curriculum and led to a peer-reviewed publication and textbook contributions for first-year courses. Comfortable in Agile teams and Git workflows, Lanz combines production-grade engineering with an educator’s instinct for making complex concepts accessible. An unusual strength is his track record of shipping both research-driven educational content and high-traffic AI features end-to-end.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at University of Toronto