Hi, I'm Joshua 👋

Building from Frontend to FPGA

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Hi, I'm Joshua

Bringing a computer engineering foundation to modern full-stack development

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Tech Stack

I’m proficient in JavaScript, primarily using React to build interactive user interfaces, and Python for backend development

I'm open to work across most timezones.

I'm based in Cerritos, California with remote work available

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My passion for programming

From an early age, I was curious about how computers functioned beneath the surface. Studying Computer Engineering gave me a strong foundation in hardware concepts and sparked a deeper interest in software development.

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E-mail Me

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joshua.zhu.2003@gmail.com

My Projects

Mock Meal Planning Webapp preview

Mock Meal Planning Webapp

With other students, I co-developed an application with mock data to help a user plan meals!

ReactPythonJavaScriptMySQLTailwind
GitHub
Browser Based Chip-8 Emulator preview

Browser Based Chip-8 Emulator

This is a fully functional emulator that runs roms directly in the browser!

HTMLCSSJavaScriptWebpack
GitHub
Procedural Terrain Simulator preview

Procedural Terrain Simulator

Here's a simulator using WebGL that generates a realistic terrain based on a variable fault and weathering input!

WebGLJavaScript
GitHub
Checkout my journey on the Odin Project! preview

Checkout my journey on the Odin Project!

Here's a collection of projects/lessons I did learning the foundations of full-stack development for TOP!

HTMLCSSJavaScriptWebpack
GitHub
RISC-V Out-of-Order Processor preview

RISC-V Out-of-Order Processor

I worked with other students to develop a RISC-V processor that performs instructions out-of-order to reduce stalls, placing in the top half of groups!

SystemVerilog
Linux Operating System preview

Linux Operating System

I developed a Linux-based OS from scratch in x86 assembly and C, with paging and scheduling functionalities!

Cx86Linux/Unix

My Experience

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering -- 2023 - 2025

Relevant Coursework:
- Database Systems
- Computer Organization and Design
- Applied Parallel Programming

2021 - 2023

Relevant Coursework:
- Data Structures
- Interactive Computer Graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer System Engineering

Stater Bros. Markets

Courtesy Clerk -- Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

As a courtesy clerk I provided excellent customer service by assisting with bagging, stocking shelves, and retrieving shopping carts to ensure a smooth shopping experience.

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Let's Talk

I'm always open to new opportunities and conversations.
I'd love to hear from you!

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