CV

Rei Zhang
(781) 526-1296 | zhang.l5@northeastern.edu | Boston, MA | zenrei.me | linkedin.com/in/zenrei

Summary

Software engineer and founder with a background in full-stack web and mobile development. Experienced in designing, building, and deploying user-focused products end-to-end across frontend, backend, databases, infrastructure, authentication, payments, real-time systems, and third-party integrations. Strong problem solver and fast learner with experience taking products from idea to production.

Education

Northeastern University College of Engineering · Boston, MA
Master of Science in Information Systems Jan 2025 – Dec 2026 · GPA: 3.84
Toronto Metropolitan University RTA School of Media · Toronto, Canada
Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media, Concentration in Computational Media Sep 2017 – Jun 2022 · GPA: 3.4

Work experience

Neetter — neetter.com
Founder & Software Engineer | May 2026 – Present Next.js, TypeScript, React Native (Expo), Node.js/Express, PostgreSQL/Prisma, Redis, Socket.io, Stripe
- Founded and launched Neetter, a social network for gamers where people can follow games and other people, join communities, share reviews, track what they play, and discover what to play next.
- Designed and built the product end-to-end as a solo founder across web, iOS, Android, backend, database, infrastructure, CI/CD, and app distribution; launched the web platform at neetter.com with iOS and Android apps in beta testing.
- Architected a shared monorepo across Next.js, React Native, and Node.js, sharing TypeScript types, validation schemas, and design tokens across web, mobile, and backend applications.
- Built real-time direct messaging, notifications, media uploads, game logging and reviews, LFG functionality, and a daily game-guessing experience using Socket.io, Redis, PostgreSQL, and third-party APIs.
- Integrated Stripe subscriptions, Apple and Google in-app purchases, OAuth authentication with Google, Discord, Twitch, and Apple, Firebase Cloud Messaging, IGDB game data, Mux video processing, and Klipy GIFs/stickers.
- Implemented security and moderation controls including input validation, rate limiting, NSFW media scanning, and protections against common XSS and SSRF attack vectors.
Northeastern University, D’Amore-McKim School of Business — Boston, MA
Teaching & Research Assistant | Jan 2026 – Present
- Support faculty with lesson planning, research, presentations, lecture development, grading, attendance, documentation, and course preparation.
- Collaborate on academic research and instructional materials while supporting day-to-day course operations.
Gaba Corporation — Tokyo, Japan
English Instructor | Jan 2025 – Aug 2025
- Delivered 150+ conversational and business English lessons to working professionals and students.
- Adapted instruction to individual goals and learning styles, strengthening communication skills and learner confidence.

Projects

Roomalize — roomalize.vercel.app, Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Full-Stack Developer · React, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Puter.js, Gemini AI
- Developed and deployed an AI-powered architectural visualization SaaS that transforms 2D floor plans into photorealistic 3D renders.
- Designed a serverless architecture using Puter.js for cloud storage and hosting, integrating Gemini AI into the rendering workflow.
KanjAI — kanjai-frontend.onrender.com, Oct 2025 – Nov 2025
Full-Stack Developer · React, Node.js/Express, PostgreSQL/Sequelize, Tailwind CSS, Gemini AI
- Built and deployed an AI-powered Japanese kanji spaced-repetition learning platform.
- Implemented AI-generated mnemonics, personalized learning recommendations, and an adaptive tutoring assistant based on user performance.
Intervy — intervy.onrender.com, Sep 2025 – Oct 2025
Full-Stack Developer · React, TypeScript, Shadcn UI, Tailwind CSS, Clerk, Firebase, Gemini AI
- Built and deployed an AI-powered mock interview platform with dynamically generated interview questions and real-time feedback.
- Implemented tailored interview flows, response analysis, secure authentication, and persistent user progress.

Skills