Yanzhen Chen

Yanzhen Chen

Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics Student

University of Toronto student passionate about software development, machine learning, and creating innovative solutions.

About Me

I'm a Computer Science Major at the University of Toronto with minors in Mathematics and Statistics. I have a strong foundation in programming principles and a passion for building efficient, user-friendly applications.

My academic journey combines mathematical rigor with practical software development skills. I'm particularly interested in data science, web development, and creating innovative solutions that solve real-world problems.

Outside of academics, I'm actively involved in the Computer Science Student Union as Vice President of External Relations, where I secure sponsorships and organize events to enhance professional development opportunities for students.

I'm currently seeking internship opportunities where I can apply my skills in software development, data analysis, and project management to contribute to meaningful projects.

Projects

Resume Book Web App
Work in progress
Next.js
Typescript
Tailwind
Firebase
Indoor Outdoor Classifier
Flask web app that classifies indoor and outdoor images using a custom-trained CNN with 85% validation accuracy.
Indoor Outdoor Classifier
Pytorch
Flask
Matplotlib
scikit-learn
GuessUp
Mobile charades game with custom prompts
GuessUp
React Native
TypeScript
TorontoGuessr
Test your knowledge of downtown Toronto
TorontoGuessr
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Firebase
CSSU Website
Website representing over 5000 CS students at UofT
CSSU Website
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
UofT Purity Test
Test your purity level as a UofT student
UofTPurity
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Gyroscopic Authenticator
Phone tilt-based authentication system
Gyroscopic Authenticator
Next.js
React Native
Firebase
Movie Review Platform
Java-based movie review system with MongoDB
Movie Review Platform
Java
JavaSwing
MongoDB
Player Profile Analyzer
Game performance metrics analysis tool for League of Legends
Player Profile Analyzer
Next.js
React.js
TypeScript
Health Record Summarizer
AI-powered medical record analysis tool
Health Record Summarizer
React.js
Python
Pokedex Web App
React-based Pokemon database
Pokedex Web App
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Todo List
Simple task management app
Todo List
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Grade Calculator
Calculator for course grades that supports multiple courses
Grade Calculator
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Job Application Helper
Quick copy paste job application tool
Job Copy Paste Helper
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Exam Countdown Timer
Exams and midterms are coming soooner than you think
ExamCountdown
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Graphing Calculator
Online graphing calculator
Todo List
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind
Guess Who Game
Fun guessing game with friends
Guess Who Game
Next.js
JavaScript
Tailwind

Skills and Technologies

Languages

Python
Python
Java
Java
C
C
JavaScript
JavaScript
TypeScript
TypeScript
HTML
HTML
CSS
CSS
SQL
SQL
R
R

Frameworks & Libraries

Next.js
Next.js
Node.js
Node.js
Tailwind
Tailwind
React.js
React.js
React Native
Native
Pandas
Pandas
NumPy
NumPy
Matplotlib
Matplotlib
Scikitlearn
Scikitlearn
PyTorch
PyTorch
Flask
Flask

Developer Tools

MongoDB
MongoDB
Firebase
Firebase
Colab
Colab
Jupyter
Jupyter
SAS Studio
SAS
Figma
Figma
Markdown
Markdown

Education

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HBSc. Computer Science Major, Mathematics and Statistics Minors
University of Toronto — September 2023 - May 2027

Relevant Coursework:

  • CSC311: Intro to Machine Learning
  • CSC236: Intro to Theory of Computation
  • CSC165: Mathematical Expression and Reasoning for Computer Science
  • CSC209: Software Tools and Systems Programming
  • CSC207: Software Design
  • CSC148: Intro to Computer Science
  • STA257: Probability and Statistics I
  • STA130: Intro to Statistical Reasoning and Data Science

Experience

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Full Stack Infrastructure Developer
University of Toronto Machine Intelligence Team | May 2025 – Present
  • Recently appointed to the Infrastructure team to contribute to developing the UTMIST website and to design user interfaces for the Computing Platform Team’s projects.
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Educational Technology & UX Developer
University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science, Engineering Career Centre | May 2025 – Present
  • Appointed to a hybrid Educational Technology and UX Assistant role to develop skills in digital learning platforms, UX improvement, and data-driven content design.
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Workshop Facilitator
The Fields Institute For Research In Mathematical Sciences | September 2024 – April 2025
  • The Fields Trip program gives schools across Ontario the chance to bring students to the Department of Mathematics for a 75-minute math workshop. These sessions introduce students to mathematical concepts not typically covered in the standard curriculum.
  • As a workshop facilitator, I prepare lesson plans ahead of time and lead students through the chosen topic.

Leadership and Volunteer Experience

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VP External Relations
Computer Science Student Union, University of Toronto | May 2024 – Present
  • Secured $9,000+ in sponsorships from Google, Dayforce, and others
  • Organized resume panels and increased event attendance by 30%
  • Ran a career fair with 300+ student attendees and four companies

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Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Availability

Open to internship opportunities and project collaborations