Summary
Zhaoying Song is a computer science graduate from Colorado State University and the owner of HydroSpark, bringing roughly a decade of practical experience in software and research. Proficient in Java and Python, Zhaoying has hands-on teaching experience as a TA for a 600+ student Python course, running labs, help desks, and lecture sessions. Their research work with Dr. Nathaniel Blanchard focuses on AI and machine learning, complemented by a prior one-on-one research engagement with internet pioneer Dr. Craig Partridge on diversity and HSI strategies. Comfortable bridging education, research, and product-oriented work, Zhaoying aims to transition into a software engineering internship to deepen applied development experience. Known for communicating complex technical topics to large, diverse audiences, they combine classroom pedagogy with lab-driven experimentation. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Zhaoying brings a blend of teaching, research, and entrepreneurial initiative to software engineering roles.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, 3.3, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, 3.3 at Colorado State University
3.5GPA, 3.5GPA at Lutheran High School-Parker
Chinese, English