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Cyan Zone
  • Phone
    +1 614 377 4574
  • Email (Preferred)
    zong.114@osu.edu
  • Location
    Columbus, Ohio, US
Welcome

Welcome to my little space on the web!

I'm a senior majoring in Computer Science at OSU and will graduate in May 2026.

After that, I plan to work in the industry for a year before applying to graduate school for Fall 2027.

I hope to get some hands-on experience and explore what excites me most in tech.

Feel free to scroll down and get to know me better!



Education
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The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, US Bachelor of Science, majoring in Computer and Information Science
August 2024 - May 2026 (Expected)
  • Current GPA: 4.0/4.0
  • Dean's List (3 times)
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Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China Bachelor of Engineering, majoring in Computer Science and Technology (Transferred)
September 2022 - July 2024
  • Average Score: 88.12/100, GPA: 3.57/4.0
  • Courses with 4.0 GPA: Introduce to Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Probability and Mathematical Statics, Discrete Mathematics, C Programming, Python Programming, Digital Circuit and Logical Design Experiment A, and 10 others


Projects
Personal website screenshot
Personal Website (Static Site)
Ruby | Middleman | Bootstrap | JavaScript
  • Built a modular, YAML-driven static site with Middleman, reducing update effort and improving maintainability.
  • Designed a responsive Bootstrap layout and added JavaScript-based theme toggle, enhancing usability and user experience.


Work Experience
None yet, but I'm actively seeking opportunities...

Technical Skills
  • Core Skills:
    • Programming Languages: Java, C, Ruby, JavaScript, x86-64 Assembly, Python, Visual Basic
    • Web Development: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Middleman, Ruby on Rails, Vue, Element UI
    • Computer Science Fundamentals: Data Structures, Digital Circuits, Computer Networks, Computer Systems
    • Databases: MySQL
  • Tools & Platforms (Familiar With):
    • Git & GitHub
    • Maven, Tomcat, Postman
    • GDB, Makefiles
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Linux (Ubuntu, hands-on experience)
  • Currently Learning:
    • Spring Boot (in progress), MyBatis (in progress)


Progresses
Autumn 2024 - Spring 2026 (Expected)
Courses
The Ohio State University
Completed courses in Java, assembly language, web application development, and computer networks.

Planned courses: Game Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Principles of Programming Languages (CSE 3341), and Databases.

Built a simple budget tracker in Java (see GitHub repo profolio-2231). It wasn't very practical, but it helped me understand Java structure better. Also used Makefiles to simplify packaging and wrote simple assembly code. From the web application development course, I learned Git, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Middleman, and Ruby on Rails, and worked in a Linux (Ubuntu) virtual machine environment. The course was a bit stressful, but I gained a lot of hands-on experience. Most of the team projects must remain private, but I plan to create personal projects to showcase the skills I learned. For computer networks, the many technical terms were challenging—I wasn't confident with my English and memory. Even though I earned a good grade, I have to admit I've forgotten quite a bit since then 😅.
Summer 2025
Online Video Courses
Backend Development
Learned the basics of Vue, AJAX, Element UI, Maven, Tomcat, Postman, and MySQL.

Currently exploring Spring Boot and MyBatis.

Honestly, it was more of a quick glance 👀 — I might not be ready to build a full project yet, and I've already forgotten quite a bit 😅.
Autumn 2022 - Spring 2024
Courses
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Studied C, Python, data structures, and digital circuits.

Built a simple C-based management system as a course project. Though the code was bulky, I regret not learning how to publish it online at that time. Python was powerful but its numerous methods weren't very memory-friendly 😅. Digital circuits were fascinating with chips, though less enjoyable when dealing with oscilloscope configurations.
Autumn 2020 - Spring 2022 (High School)
Visual Basic
First Programming Language in School
Learned Visual Basic as part of a school course in Zhejiang Province. It was a chosen elective subject for the Gaokao curriculum. Compared to NOIP in middle school, it felt less challenging, focusing mostly on basic programming and simple algorithms, but it helped solidify my understanding of programming fundamentals.
Spring 2017 (Middle School)
NOIP
First Programming Contest
Participated in my first coding contest using C. I didn't win any prizes, but I gained valuable experience in algorithms and problem-solving. Honestly, after this contest I wasn't very interested in coding for a while. It felt a bit early for me, and I didn't have a solid foundation yet. However, this experience made it much easier to learn programming later on.
Autumn 2015 (Primary School)
Scratch
Introduction to Programming
Created simple games using Scratch, sparking my interest in coding.


Interests (Beyond Programming)
  • Enjoy relaxing with TV shows📺 and mobile games🎮
  • Tried learning trumpet🎺 in primary school, still curious about music
  • Hoping to eventually learn music composition🎼, digital painting🖌️, cooking🍳, and photography📸… basically all the fun stuff I don't have time for yet!


Todo List
  • August 2025 - Spring 2026:
    • Build a budget tracker website using Ruby on Rails
    • Develop a management system using Spring
    • Learn Go and start a new project
    • Complete all of the above and finalize my resume
    • Hopefully start job hunting in Spring 2026