Jimmy Zheng

Software Engineer & Student

Hello, I'm Jimmy! I'm a NYC based, mostly self taught developer, and I am currently studying Computer Science at Binghamton University.

My Skills

Web Development

Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS

App Development

Experience with Python, Flask, Java, Java-Swing and Git

AI/ML and Data Analysis

Learning basic ML models and data handling with Python

Backend Development

Familiar with Node.js, SQL, Linux, and Firebase

Experience

AI/ML Ignite Fellow

AI4ALL

May 2026 - Present

Experience with Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Numpy, and Pandas libraries

Software Engineer Intern

Binghamton University Information Technology Services

May 2026 - Present

Redesinging and writing new scripts for students' course registration. Refactoring KShell and Oracle SQL packages into Python for better performance. I'm also working on the parking system for the university for all staff and students.

AI Fellow

Handshake

Apr 2026 - Present

Designing structured prompt-rubric pairs targeting complex tasks, generating training data to guide reinforcement learning and auditing LLM performance through RLHF prompt engineering, hand annotation of responses, and analysis of model outputs.

Private STEM Tutor

Private Client

Dec 2025 - Present

As a private STEM tutor, I work with students to improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills. I teach a wide range of subjects from algebra 1 to AP Calculus BC. I also teach a course in Minecraft Education with in-game blocked based coding.

Software Development Intern

Divino Global Holdings LLC

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

At Divino I developed a Python app to efficiently extract and validate 500+ company email formats using web scraping and Apollo’s API. I also conducted in-depth research on VC firms, hedge funds, and other funding sources by leveraging AI to gather and analyze data.

STEM Tutor

ArgoPrep

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

At ArgoPrep, I was able to work with many other teachers and tutors, building my teamwork skills. I taught a class of ~12 students programming primarily in Minecraft, teaching important coding concepts like loops and functions. There was also a week where I worked with a small team to come up with business strategies in order to market our school to a wider audience.

Financial Automation Analyst Intern

Morgan Stanley

Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

During my time at Morgan Stanley, I was on the U.S. Banks Finance team. I devleoped excel macros using Visual Basics for applications, a language I've never even heard of before my project. My macro is still being used to this day saving manual labor. I also participated in the global company hackathon placing 2nd while at the same time getting an Alteryx Designer Certification. I also did a lot of data analysis and cross-verifying information from Alteryx and manual excel files.

Software Engineer Intern

NYC Public Schools

Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

I was on the Enterprise Management Services team at NYC Public Schools (Prev. NYC Department of Education). I mainly worked on one big project. I redesigned and modernized the network operations center team website using TypeScript and Next.js. There are built in tools I made like a CSV reader using TypeScript which would display the data using Tailwind CSS. I also got security engineering training through ISC^2 and under professional mentorship.

Intern

ETA Media

Feb 2023 - May 2023

I was one of several interns at ETA Media where I led a team to design and develop a cyber security web application game that simulates real-life cyber threats. We also conducted focus groups and surveys to gather data from 350+ individuals to identify key trends. I also collaborated with internal teams to engage and educate clients on common cyber security threats

Projects

RentProof

A SwiftUI iOS app that helps college students manage off-campus move-ins by managing AI-powered lease reviews, security deposit payments, rent reminders, and room-by-room walkthrough evidence with OpenAI API and Supabase integration.

HiredApp

An AI powered interview simulator using Google Gemini

FinSenti

A sentiment analysis app using Python and NewsAPI, leveraging NLP with TextBlob to classify financial headlines

Personal Portfolio

A personal website showcasing my skills and projects! You are viewing right now :).

NOC-NYCBOE

The official homepage for the Enterprise Management Team at NYC Public Schools (Prev. NYC DOE).

JimeBird

Small project created while learning JavaScript. You get access to a very small bird catalog.

Maze Pathfinding GUI

My AP CSA Final Project. It's a Java program that generates a maze and finds the optimal path to solve it. The program uses Dijkstra's and A* algorithms to find the optimal path.

Nutrifit

A responsive webpage designed to help users organize their lives through nutritional recipes and workout plans. TechCodes Hackathon Submission.

Restaurant Ordering App

Simple restaurant app created using Java Swing.