Hello, I'm Zachary.

I'm a data scientist who transforms complex data into actionable insights.

About Me

I’m Zachary Wu, a double major in Informatics and Applied & Computational Mathematical Sciences (Data Science & Statistics) at the University of Washington, with a strong foundation in data analysis, software development, and product management.

My experience spans from building full-stack applications and optimizing historical research tools to supporting product integration initiatives in industry. I’ve worked with a wide range of technologies including Java, Python, R, JavaScript, SQL, and Node.js and applied them to projects like e-commerce platforms, NBA data analysis, and text compression algorithms.

Beyond technical skills, I bring teaching and leadership experience as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant and coding instructor. I’m passionate about creating innovative, data-driven solutions that bridge technology and real-world impact.

Technical Skills

JavaPythonRSQLHTMLCSSJSNode.jsJUnitPandasNumPyGitPandasNumPyMatplotlibggplot2

Featured Projects

SportsXcel - Full Stack Ecommerce Website

Developed an e-commerce website with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, providing a responsive, user-friendly interface for an online shopping experience. Built and integrated a Node.js backend to handle API requests, enabling efficient data flow between client and server.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSSQLNode.js

Code

Multifaceted Analysis of NBA Data using R and Social Network Analysis

Used R to clean, manipulate, and analyze NBA datasets, generating insights through visualizations and comparisons. Conducted Social Network Analysis in Gephi on player relationships and game flow, using network graphs to detect key playmakers and hidden team dynamics.

RPythonGephiData Visualization

Code

HuffmanCode

Designed and implemented a Huffman coding algorithm to efficiently compress data, demonstrating abilities in data structures and algorithms. Optimized data compression processes by developing custom implementations of the Huffman coding technique, resulting in a 30-70% decrease in file size.

JavaData StructuresAlgorithms

Code

Experience

Domecile

Product Management Intern

June 2025 - Present

Conducted research on integration partners and organized key documentation to support strategic initiatives. Built and automated HTML forms to streamline lender questionnaires, collaborating with product, engineering, and data teams.

Product ManagementHTMLResearchCross-functional Collaboration

University of Washington - Svoboda Diaries Project

Web Development Intern

March 2025 - Present

Performed comprehensive analysis of 19th-century Middle Eastern diaries through social network analysis, topic modeling and distant reading. Utilized Node.js, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to improve website performance and user experience.

PythonNode.jsSQLJavaScriptHTMLCSSSocial Network Analysis

University of Washington Computer Science

Teaching Assistant - Java

Sep 2024 - Present

Conducted quiz sections, held office hours, facilitated discussions and prepared lectures, teaching students Java fundamentals in UW's CSE 12X series. Prepared and maintained a webpage for course materials and developed electronic bulletin boards.

JavaTeachingWeb DevelopmentCourse Management

Lavner Education

Instructor Intern

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Held and taught classes of students aged 8-15 with average class size of 10 students. Instructed coding languages, including Python and Java, with a focus on data structures and algorithms.

PythonJavaTeachingData StructuresAlgorithms

Teens in Public Service

Event and Administrative Intern

May 2022 - Jul 2022

Hired as a student leader to provide assistance to non-profit organizations. Single-handedly organized multiple concerts in outdoor venues throughout Seattle. Organized and led around 110 students my age or older throughout various projects, activities and events.

Event ManagementLeadershipNon-profit WorkProject Management

In My Backyard (National Park Service)

Intern

June 2021 - Jul 2021

Award-winning, student-led youth leadership program which works at National Park Sites. Hired as a student leader to find ways to engage youth with surrounding National Parks. Delivered weekly projects which required skills such as graphic design, creative writing and critical thinking.

Youth EngagementGraphic DesignCreative WritingCritical Thinking

Education

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science in Informatics

Expected Jun 2027

GPA: 3.93/4.0. Double major with ACMS. Data Science track

Information SciencesData ScienceProduct ManagementResearch

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science in Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences

Expected Jun 2027

GPA: 3.93/4.0. Double major with Informatics. Specialization in Data Science and Statistics.

Mathematical SciencesData ScienceStatisticsComputational Methods

Roosevelt High School

High School Diploma

Sep 2019 - Jun 2023

GPA: 3.99/4.0 (4.375 weighted). SAT Score: 1530 (760 EVBRW, 770 Math).

Academic ExcellenceMathematicsSciencesLeadership