Yingyi Zhou
•Minneapolis, MN • Email: ********@*****.*** • LinkedIn://yingyizhou • Git://zyyyouzi-1009 Education
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN May 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Management Studies Concentration GPA: 3.51 out of 4.0
• Relevant Courses: Abstract Algebra, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Geometry, Management, Math Reasoning, Modern Computational Math, Software & Hardware Design, Statistics for Science Skills
• Technical Skills: C/C++, Python, Agile Methodologies, R Studio, C#, Swift, LaTeX, Assembly Language, Sketch
• Tools: Jira, Figma, Git, Visual Studio, XCode, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Teams, Outlook, Linux
• Languages: Pentalingual in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Tai Shan Dialect. Limited Proficiency in Japanese
• Membership: RTC Fellow, Genesys Works Talent Development Pipeline Member, Wallin Scholar, Page Scholar Professional Experience
Strategy Intern, ConnextMSP, Minneapolis, MN October 2020 – Present
• Identify new tools and procedures to better engage BIPOC young professionals in the job market
• Design, develop, and launch projects, events, and peer groups to support the strategic goals of the initiative Technology Consulting Assistant, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN September 2018 – Present
• Process basic applications, technologies and customize service to help clients' unique needs
• Assess 300+ client inquiries annually and solve them through personal knowledge or in cooperation with IT team Explorer Intern/NT Apprentice, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA May 2020 – August 2020
• Conducted data and user interviews to identify and analyze the solutions that resolve pain points of our customer
• Added conversational bot capabilities to answer questions about Feature Flighting in Microsoft Teams using C#
• Accelerated 6 times faster in solving feature health status related problem with the conversational bot Cloud Software Developer Intern, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Eagan, MN September 2019 – May 2020
• Led weekly team scrum to go through Software Engineers’ tasks status using Jira
• Built and developed a user-friendly internal technology training website on Sharepoint for the company New Technologist Intern, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA June 2019 – August 2019
• Selected as one of 73 interns out of 1200+ applicants to participate in an internship at Microsoft Headquarters
• Designed and developed an iOS app prototype in a team of five interns using Agile Development, Swift, and Git
• Pitched the final prototype and app idea to Microsoft O365 CVP, Garage Engineers, and Sr. Program Managers Executive Level Technology Support Intern,UnitedHealth Group, Eden Prairie, MN August 2017 – August 2018
• Prepared electronic equipment for 7 UHG’s annual events across the country
• Diagnosed and imaged 400+ laptops such as HP, Mac, and Surface Pro to the current standard build
• Took inventory of local computers and reduced missing assets to the new lowest record of the company (75 to 43) Activities
General Manager/President, Linux Ladies/Women In Tech Club, Northfield, MN May 2020 - Present
• Work towards improving the state of the CS department and organize 2 tech-related events per semester President/Human Resources Manager, Krush Dance Crew, Northfield, MN May 2019 - Present
• Oversee important functions of the Krush Community, delegate task to board members, and problem-shoot issues
• Recruit students from Carleton and St. Olaf College to take part in or direct K-Pop dances TRIO Educational Talent Search Mentor,Page Education, Minneapolis, MN July 2018 – Present
• Influence 4 low-income/underrepresented sixth-grade students to pursue higher education in their future Residence Hall Council President, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN September 2018 – May 2019
• Crafted agendas in order to lead the weekly meeting with four Hall Council Board members
• Facilitated 20+ residence hall or campus events, such as dances and casino night throughout the year