Zachary Wade
zachwa.de
[email protected]
github.com/zwade
+1 571 926 7316
Work
Zensors
Founding Engineer
Spring 2018 - Spring 2021

Joined the founding team of Zensors to build a user-centric deep learning platform. In charge of both backend systems and machine learning pipelines.

Specific contributions include

  • Built a data management platform from scratch.
  • Designed and implemented a public API.
  • Created an automated machine learning pipeline.
  • Worked with stakeholders to improve the product.
  • Oversaw compliance with security and privacy regulations.
  • Marketed to investors and customers.
  • Mentored several interns and provided training for employees.
  • Operated closely with sales, design, and leadership.
    • Entrepreneurship, Leadership, SaaS, Security & Privacy
    Jane Street
    Software Engineering Intern
    Summer 2017
    Developed tools to enable easy testing of new features and optimized processes for faster development company-wide.
    OCaml, Mercurial, Low-latency trading, Networking
    Google
    Software Engineering Intern
    Summer 2016
    Developed infrastructure and platforms for the Google CTF competition. Participated in internal and vendor security assessments.
    Flask, AngularJS, Golang, Android, Red Team
    George Washington University
    Software Education Development Intern
    Summer 2014
    Worked with Dr. Lorena Barba to design and write a curriculum to teach mechanical engineers how to code.
    iPython, SciPy, OpenCV, OpenEDX
    Skills
    Frontend Development
    React — Angular — HTML — CSS — JS — WASM
    Backend Development
    Typescript — Go — Python — C — PostgreSQL — MongoDB
    Machine Learning
    PyTorch — TensorFlow — Cuda — Apex — Object Detection
    Communication
    Documentation — Tutorials — Presentations — Leadership
    Education
    Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science
    Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
    GPA 3.9 — May 2019
    Minor in Mathematical Sciences.
    Research in Human-Computer Interaction.
    Coursework in Programming Language Theory.
    Graduated with Dean's List and University Honors.
    Community
    Down to the Wire
    dttw.tech
    February 2016 - Current
    Created an open-source blogging platform where I write articles about software development, security, and competitions.
    Hypatia
    hyp.so
    June 2021 - Current
    Hypatia is a training platform focused on embedding rich technical content for more engaging lessons.
    Seminars and Classes
    2019 - Current
    Designed and hosted a seminar in collaboration with Women@INI that drew over 100 women and non-binary students to learn about basic offensive security. Independently organized and ran a month-long class on web-application exploitation for 25 industry professionals.
    Capture the Flag (CTF)
    picoctf.org, plaidctf.com
    2014 - Current
    Helped organize over 8 different events that have collectively drawn in over 10,000 individuals. These include picoCTF, the world's largest High School CTF, and PlaidCTF, one of the highest-rated professional competitions.
    Awards
    DEF CON CTF
    defcon.org/html/links/dc-ctf.html
    Competed against the world's best hackers in DEF CON CTF, often considered the world championships of hacking.
    1st place (x3), 2nd place (x3)
    Other Competitions
    PennApps - Finalist (x2), Semifinalist (x4)
    Google Hackceler8 - 1st (x2)
    SECCON - 2nd
    ACM ICPC Regionals - 12th
    Microsoft College Coding Challenge - 1st