👋 Hi, I’m Fenney

💻 Software Engineer | Problem Solver

• Proficient in Python, Java, and C++;
• Experienced with Git, Docker, and Linux; capable of end-to-end project deployment
• Strong object-oriented design skills, adheres to clean code practices and unit testing

📚 Education

• Currently pursuing Computer Science and statistics at the University of Chicago
• Research interests: Distributed Systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, and Fintech

🌱 Always Learning

• Exploring microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments (AWS/GCP)
• Keeping up with cutting-edge deep learning techniques like Transformers, reinforcement learning, and automated trading strategies

📫 How to Reach Me

• Email: jiayuzhao@uchicago.edu

⚡ Fun Fact

• Avid tennis player and swimmer—sometimes I warm up for matches by solving algorithm problems 🏸🏊‍♂️