About me

Hi! I am a Software Engineer at Canonical, where I contribute to the Kubernetes team, focusing on building robust, scalable, and open-source cloud infrastructure. With an M.S. in Computer Science from UC Irvine, my expertise lies at the intersection of distributed systems, database optimization, and AI.

I thrive on solving complex data challenges, whether it's fine-tuning query performance or architecting intelligent systems. From Python and C++ to Docker and Kubernetes, I am passionate about creating efficient solutions that empower developers and enterprises globally.

What I'm doing

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    Cloud Engineering

    Professional engineering of resilient, distributed systems powered by Kubernetes and open-source technologies.

  • AI icon

    AI Driven Applications

    Professional development of applications that are driven by advanced LLMs.

  • database icon

    Database Systems

    Specialization in database systems to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and scalability.

  • guitar icon

    Guitar

    Playing anime songs and pop songs during my free time.

People I worked with

  • Katie Smith

    Katie Smith

    I had the privilege of working with Zhe during the UCI MCS capstone collaboration with Humma.AI, Inc., a Public Benefit Corp, where his technical expertise and leadership were foundational to our initial prototype. As CEO and co-founder, I oversaw strategy with the team, and Zhe turned the vision into execution by designing the system architecture and database schema, managing the codebase through thoughtful reviews, distributing tasks effectively, and building key features, including the posts functionality with infinite scrolling and the AI chat page. He combines deep technical skill with collaborative leadership, a rare talent who strengthens both product and team.

Resume

Education

  1. University of California, Irvine

    September 2024 — December 2025

    Irvine, CA

    Master of Computer Science

    GPA: 3.90

  2. University of California, Irvine

    September 2020 — June 2024

    Irvine, CA

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Statistics

    GPA: 3.96

  3. Maur Hill - Mount Academy

    August 2016 — May 2020

    Atchison, KS

    GPA: 3.82

Experience

  1. Software Engineer @Canonical

    January 2026 — Present

    • Canonical's Kubernetes distributions.

  2. Software Engineer Intern @SimInsights

    January 2025 — Sep. 2025

    • Led the development of SimGenie (AI simulation creation platform) and implemented core features.

  3. Student Web Developer @Humma.ai

    Jan 2025 — June 2025

    • Led a team and partnered with a local startup in designing the overall architecture of a full-stack social networking web app.

  4. Student Web Developer in Texera @UCI

    June 2023 — March 2025

    • Participated in the development of Texera, an open-source web-based data analytics platform.

  5. Algorithm Intern @Nanjing Silicon Intelligences

    June 2024 — September 2024

    • Participated in the fine-tuning of a large language model for styling essay generation and helped develop an AI agent workflow.

My skills

  • Cloud Engineering
    70%
  • AI Techniques
    10%
  • Database Systems
    20%