Hi! I'm
Ashley J. Zhou
Developer, Researcher, Product Enthusiast
ABOUT
I'm a second-year studying Computer Science and Economics at the University of California, Irvine. Through self-guided learning, project building, and contributions to my community, I've gained interests in software development, applied machine learning, and investment management.
I believe in leveraging technology as a force for social good and sustainable progress.
PROJECTS
Pictures coming soon!
Sherlock
An agentic research platform for journalists to automate data collection, organization, and story lead discovery
Safety Blanket
A progressive web app that protects women traveling alone through voice agent assistance, emergency contact calling services, and safety timers
Equilibrio
A web app that provides live-time yoga form correction and analysis through webcam motion detection and AI-powered chatbot to personalize feedback
Sincerely
A Google Chrome extension that rates and adjusts passive-aggressiveness level of any email or message.
Pathway Immune
A uterine cancer immunotherapy research & development company
Uterine Cancer Research
A bioinformatics data analysis and wet lab research project
Gene Variant Classifier
An Artificial Neural Network that classifies conflicting laboratory risk level classifications of genetic variants
Conservation Funding Optimization Model
An optimized funding schedule for the funding of endangered plant species
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Led a 8-member committee to organize 5+ faculty networking events and 3+ workshops for 200+ students, increasing engagement by 40%
- Launched UCI ICS Alumni Mentorship Program, connecting 30+ students with industry professionals in software engineering and research
- Facilitated weekly LeetCode Study Groups for 150+ students, leading discussions on technical problem-solving strategies
- Created curriculum, managed club schedule, invited guest speakers, and taught weekly lessons about business and finance
- Mentored 14 students' participation in the Diamond Challenge, Knowledge @ Wharton Investment, and DC Elevator Pitch competitions
- Selected by faculty and prefects to serve in the highest student representative position, overseeing student leadership boards and club boards
- Planned & spoke at school-wide events, proposed school culture improvements to administration, organized & made daily announcements
- Played 30-minute solo piano sessions at senior centers every week, engaging 10-30 elderly audience members per session
- Coordinated music volunteer group and organized 1.5-hour performances every two weeks at The Reutlinger
GALLERY
Coming soon!