Ben Zhao: Personal Portfolio

Who am I?

About Me

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I'm Ben Zhao, a Software Developer and Programmer

I am a senior computer science student at Carleton College who has experience in software development for cloud services. During the summer of 2023, within the Pulse team of Oracle Compute, I developed an end-to-end automated system to detect PSU faults in OCI data centers to initiate downstream triage and live repair. This was one of OCI's first live repair services. During the summer of 2024, I returned to Oracle as an intern in their Object Storage service. I developed a pipeline to capture per-tenant replication and copy service metrics, enhancing network traffic analysis and client discussion transparency for pinpointing causes of operational issues leading to service performance optimization. I am also a student athlete and was a 4 year starter for Carleton's football program. Originally born in China, I moved to the United States when I was 4 and now reside in the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.

Name:

Ben Zhao

Email:

[email protected]

Age:

From:

Guangzhou, China

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Hobbies and Activities

What I do for fun!

Football

I began playing football in 2017 as a freshman in high school. My first two years were challenging, but I worked tirelessly to improve my skills and transform my body. By junior year, I earned a starting position, and as a senior, I was honored to serve as a team captain. I achieved my dream of playing collegiate football and becoming the starting Tight End for Carleton College, a role I earned in game five of my true freshman season. After many year of dedication, growth, and success on the field, I am proud of the rewarding and complete career I’ve had and content with all I’ve accomplished in both high school and college football.
Sophomore Season Highlights

Weightlifting

Training has completely transformed me, both physically and mentally. When I started, I was out of shape, but through consistent lifting and improved nutrition, I’ve built a strong, healthy physique and am now in great shape. Beyond the physical transformation, working out has provided tremendous mental health benefits, improving my confidence, focus, and overall well-being.

Video Editing and Production

I enjoy putting together youtube videos in my free time. I create many different styles of edits. In the past, I have made compilations of sports highlights and created my own podcast on youtube. Despite no longer running he channel actively, I still enjoy putting together my end of season football highlights every year. I have combined three of my passions: football, editing, and video games into this edit!

Clubs and Volunteering

Leadership and Organizations

Carleton Rugby Club

VP & Forwards Captain

I have been a member of Carleton Men's Rugby Club since spring of 2022. I am the forwards captain, VP, and treasurer of the club. My roles include managing finances, scheduling games, helping coordinate practices, and coaching and introducing newer players to the game of rugby!

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education

Carleton College

BA Computer Science / 2021 - 2025

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with a math minor and concentration in economics. 3.8 GPA

Summer

WCSU Summer/ 2021

Enrolled in Linear Algebra at WCSU summer after senior year of high school and completed computational biology research that was published in the May 2019 edition of the FASEB Journal with Professor Xiaodi Wang

High School

Fairfield Ludlowe / 2017 - 2021

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Experience

Software Engineer Intern

Oracle / June-Aug 2024

2024 Returning Summer Software Engineering Intern

Developed a pipeline to capture per-tenant replication and copy service metrics, enhancing network traffic analysis and client discussion transparency
Pioneered implementation of over 50 MQL metrics to pinpoint causes of operational issues for service performance optimization

Software Engineer Intern

Oracle / May-Aug 2023

2023 Summer Software Engineering Intern

Developed an end-to-end automated system to detect PSU faults in data centers with OCI Pulse and initiate downstream triage and live repair
Enhanced one of OCI's first live repair services by streamlining PSU fault maintenance requests using Java API frameworks
Worked across cross-functional agile teams to ensure smooth code migration process to non-terminating repair services

Data Anaylst Intern

Frontage Laboratories / June - Aug 2022

Two time intern at Frontage Labs, Dec 2021 - Jan 2022 & June - Aug 2022

Created Python algorithm by leveraging pandas and numpy to automate tracking data, increasing efficiency by over 100%, for over 300 biological instrument inventories and distribution
Managed orders totaling over $100,000 in biological supplies and lab materials to deliver supplies to more than 25 research and clinical studies
Led in transition between two full time employees where I had FTE responsbility and increased productivity in the role by over 1000%. Company continued to use my software after my internship.
Led in quality control through pandas to reduce errors by 25% with archiving and tracking data from biological sample studies

Website Developer

Cahai / 2021 - 2022

Website developer and manager for nonprofit organization: personal project

Led in utilizing HTML and graphic design skills to manage and update website for local nonprofit organization as part of a team
Interacted with over 50 local business owners to promote sponsorship, advertising, and marketing to increase traffic to website
Drove over 200% increase efficiency for organizing events, selling tickets, and managing members

My Toolbox

Programming Languages & Skills

Python

SQL

R

HTML/CSS

C

Java

Data Analytics

JavaScript

Swift

C++/C#

Professional Development

Coaching

Having been an athlete my entire life, I am committed to staying involved with football and rugby through coaching. Since 2021, I have coached youth football, serving as the linebackers and tight ends coach for the 2022 12U Marsh Creek Eagles team, which won the Eastern Regional Championship and competed in the Pop Warner National Championships in Orlando, FL. In the fall of 2024, I will be coaching middle school football in Northfield, MN, and in the spring of 2025, I will serve as a forwards assistant coach for a high school rugby team.

Computational Biology Publication

My research in computational biology focused on modeling the integrin adhesion code using bipartite graph models in R to facilitate cell type prediction and to model the complete adhesome. This work aims to advance the development of adhesome-based therapeutics. \ I presented these findings at the Annual Experimental Biology ASBMB Conference, held virtually in April 2021, and my research was subsequently published in the FASEB Journal, May 2021 edition.
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Piper Sandler Career Exploration Program

I participated in a two-day program held in Houston, TX, in February 2023, which provided an opportunity to network with investment bankers at Piper Sandler. The program offered insights into the interview process for the Summer 2024 Analyst Internship and included sessions with external consultants from the technology and financial services industries.

Computer Science Course Staff

As a member of the Carleton College Computer Science Department course staff, I assist over 50 students weekly in strengthening their grasp of core concepts and course materials. These courses focused on programming lanugages such as Python, Java, C, frontend development frameworks, and working with Dockerized applications. My responsibilities include providing detailed debugging feedback and grading 1-3 programming projects each week for 30-60 students.

The Future...

I am currently seeking a full-time software engineering position in the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul area or remote starting in late summer or early fall of 2025 after graduation. I am interested in roles that involve cloud services, data analytics, and full stack development. I am also open to roles in the finance industry, as I have a strong interest in fintech and investment banking.

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Computational Biology Research Publication

Full Stack High Blood Pressure Predictor

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Zakariya Mobarak: NCR Atleos

Zak is a former client and sophomore studying CS at Texas A&M University. Through multiple rounds of prep with Ben Zhao Consulting, Zak was able to land multiple final round interviews with top tech companies. He ultimately accepted an offer with NCR Atleos. Zak's client testimonial: "Ben was great in giving me invaluable tips on how to navigate and be successful in the software engineering interview process. It is no secret how cut throat and competitive this market is now, but with Ben's amazing advice and through a lot of hardworking, I was able to land multiple interviews and offers with various different companies. Ben even stayed on call with me longer than the allotted time and gave me various files and resources to read over. If you are struggling with any part of the interview process, or even landing an interview, I extremely recommend Ben Zhao Consulting!"

Ntense Obono: Amazon

Ntense is a former client and senior studying CS and Math at Carleton College. Through mock tech interview prep rounds with Ben Zhao Consulting, Ntense was able to land a final round interview with Amazon. He ultimately accepted Amazon's offer as a Software Development Engineer Intern for the summer of 2024.

Viraaj Veeramachaneni: Verizon

Viraaj is a former client and senior studying CS at University of Texas at Dallas. Through multiple rounds of mock behavioral and technical interviews with Ben Zhao Consulting, Viraaj was able to land multiple offers. He ultimately accepted an offer with Verizon as a Software Engineer Intern for the summer of 2024.

Elias Venetis: Oracle

Eli is a Carleton College alumni(24') and former client. Elias landed an SDR role with Oracle after multiple rounds of mock interviews with Ben Zhao Consulting.

Bemnet Abebayehu: Walmart Global Tech

Bemnet is a former client and senior studying CS and Math at Carleton College. Through multiple rounds of mock technical interviews with Ben Zhao Consulting, Bemnet was able to land an offer with Walmart Global Tech as a Software Engineer Intern for the summer of 2024. He will also be returning to WGT for a full time role after graduation.

Nolan Lwin: Stifel Financial Corporation

Nolan is a former client and junior studying CS at Bucknell University. Through a mock interview with Ben Zhao Consulting, Nolan was able to land an offer with Stifel Financial Corporation as a Software Engineer Intern for the summer of 2024.

Hi! I'm Ben!

Nice to Meet You!

I’m a Programmeran Athletea Student

What I do for fun!

Football

Weightlifting

Video Editing and Production

Leadership and Organizations

Carleton Rugby Club

Zakariya Mobarak: NCR Atleos

Ntense Obono: Amazon

Viraaj Veeramachaneni: Verizon

Elias Venetis: Oracle

Bemnet Abebayehu: Walmart Global Tech

Nolan Lwin: Stifel Financial Corporation

Hi! I'm Ben!

Nice to Meet You!

I’m a Programmeran Athletea Student

About Me

Discover BZ!

I'm Ben Zhao, a Software Developer and Programmer

What I do for fun!

Football

Weightlifting

Video Editing and Production

Leadership and Organizations

Carleton Rugby Club

Education and Experience

Education

Carleton College

Summer

High School

Experience

Software Engineer Intern

Software Engineer Intern

Data Anaylst Intern

Website Developer

Programming Languages & Skills

Python

SQL

R

HTML/CSS

C

Java

Data Analytics

JavaScript

Swift

C++/C#

Professional Development

Coaching

Computational Biology Publication

Piper Sandler Career Exploration Program

Computer Science Course Staff

The Future...

Portfolio

BZ Portfolio Website

Wordle Clone Cloud Application

Frontage Labs Inventory Data Automation

Cahai Website

Carleton Athletics Data Analytics

Computational Biology Research Publication

Full Stack High Blood Pressure Predictor

Career Services Offered

Mock Interviews, Resume Review & More

Client Success Stories

Zakariya Mobarak: NCR Atleos

Ntense Obono: Amazon

Viraaj Veeramachaneni: Verizon

Elias Venetis: Oracle

Bemnet Abebayehu: Walmart Global Tech

Nolan Lwin: Stifel Financial Corporation