Summary
Ricky Zhu is a results-driven junior software developer with a decade of experience building full-stack web applications and data-driven tools, currently creating SVG-based aviation charts at MDA. Fluent in Java and JavaScript and experienced with Ruby, C#, React, Node.js, Angular and Java Spring, he pairs front-end enthusiasm with solid back-end and database skills (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server). His background in finance and business analysis, including a Master of Finance and BI work, gives him an edge translating complex domain requirements into practical software solutions. He has shipped features and test suites in production environments, refactored core navigation components, and worked closely with UX, QA and product teams. Based in Vancouver, Ricky combines strong debugging instincts and a continual learning mindset with hands-on experience across startups and enterprise projects.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Business Analysis Extension Certificate, Business Analysis Extension Certificate at Mount Royal University
Full-stack web development cerfiticate, Full-stack web development cerfiticate at CodeCore Developer Bootcamp
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science at The University of British Columbia
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General, 3.6, Bachelor's degree, Finance, General, 3.6 at Xiamen University
English, Chinese