Jovy Zhou
About Jovy Zhou
Jovy Zhou is a Software Engineer currently working at Bite-2-Better and The Garage at Northwestern University. With a commitment to enhancing student learning experiences, Zhou also serves as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University.
Current Work at Northwestern University
Jovy Zhou serves as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University since 2024. In this role, Zhou commits over 8 hours weekly to advising students, focusing on enhancing the learning experiences of Computer Science students. Responsibilities include assisting in programming courses, leading discussions, and providing timely responses to student inquiries. Zhou also hosts weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions, supporting over 200 students with C/C++ projects and a custom Python interpreter.
Software Engineering Role at Bite-2-Better
Since 2023, Jovy Zhou has been working as a Software Engineer at Bite-2-Better. In this position, Zhou has developed a fundraising web application, contributing significantly to both the user interface design and backend development. This role highlights Zhou's practical application of software engineering principles in a real-world context.
Experience at The Garage at Northwestern University
Jovy Zhou has also been employed as a Software Engineer at The Garage at Northwestern University since 2023. This position allows Zhou to engage in innovative projects and collaborate with peers in a supportive environment that fosters entrepreneurship and creativity.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Jovy Zhou pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Northwestern University from 2023 to 2026. Prior to this, Zhou studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for one year, also focusing on Computer Science. Zhou's educational journey began at Lexington High School from 2019 to 2022 and included a brief period at Saratoga High School in 2018.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jovy Zhou has demonstrated expertise in various technical areas, including debugging, API usage, object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, unit testing, and software design patterns. This skill set supports Zhou's effectiveness in both teaching and software development roles.