Xinyi (Sydney) Zhou
My first name is pronounced as 'Sheen-ee'. I am a first-year master student majoring in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. Previously, I completed my undergraduate studies at Chu Kochen Honors College, Zhejiang University.
My interests span full-stack development, data analytics, machine learning, and graphics. I have applied these skills through industry experience and hands-on projects, demonstrating proficiency across these domains.
I'm actively seeking internship opportunities for Summer/Fall 2025! Check out my Resume.
Education & Experience
Interests
- Full-stack Development
- Data Analytics & Visualization
- Machine Learning
- Computer Graphics
Projects
Software Development
Cloud Storage Platform
Built a cloud storage platform featuring secure user authentication with JWT and bcrypt-encrypted passwords. Utilized Redis for session management and token expiration, while MySQL stores file metadata. Enabled file upload, download, deletion, and categorized storage, with file-sharing functionality through configurable access-controlled links.
Music Controller
A collaborative platform allowing users to create virtual rooms, synchronize Spotify playback, and vote to skip tracks in real-time. Hosts can generate rooms linked to their Spotify accounts, while guests join via shared codes to control playback collectively.
EasyX
An Android app designed to enhance fitness routines through seamless integration with smart eyewear, enabling hands-free control via embedded motion sensors for activity tracking and workout adjustments. Utilizes voice commands powered by an open-source speech recognition API to navigate features to manage video playback without manual input.
Notebook
A C++-based desktop application designed as a streamlined personal diary, featuring advanced search capabilities to retrieve entries by date, tags, or custom keywords. Built with Qt for responsive, user-friendly GUIs, including icon-driven menus to enhance readability and navigation.
Data Visualization
Cyberattack Storytelling
An interactive scroll-through story of cyber threats (2015–2024). Displays attack frequency distributions, sector cost impacts, and defense efficacy timelines. Interface enables direct observation of threat evolution patterns and persistent security gaps in enterprise environments.
Computer Graphics
Procedural Content Generation
This project generates a variety of plants using randomization, creating unique plants each time based on a user-defined seed. The plants feature curved trunks and branches, with different branching patterns and colors, and the ability to grow both upwards and outward.
Miscellaneous
I love to travel and have visited 9 countries so far. Check out the map below to see where I've been!Contact
If you would like to get in touch, feel free to reach out via email at imxinyiz at gmail dot com.
Or connect with me on LinkedIn.