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Ming Zhao

MInfoTech Student ยท Software Developer ยท AI/ML Enthusiast

Final-year Master's student at the University of Auckland, passionate about building AI-powered applications, full-stack web systems, and polished desktop tools. Actively seeking software engineering opportunities in New Zealand's tech industry.

Who I Am

I'm a Master of Information Technology student at the University of Auckland (graduating 2026), with a strong background in Python, PyQt5, and full-stack JavaScript. My undergraduate graduation project โ€” an AI-powered intelligent education platform โ€” combined face recognition, GPT chat, AI-generated homework, and grade analytics into a production-ready desktop application.

Beyond coursework, I've built a multiplayer browser roguelike with real-time Socket.IO sync, reproduced an ML pipeline for ETA prediction on Beijing taxi data, and maintain a growing collection of open-source tools and skills for AI assistant workflows.

I'm particularly interested in AI application engineering, full-stack development, and intelligent systems that solve real problems. In the NZ context, I'm actively exploring the local tech ecosystem and building toward a career here.

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AI + Desktop App Engineering

Built a full PyQt5 education platform with GPT-3.5 API, Baidu ASR voice input, and face recognition โ€” from scratch.

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Multiplayer Game Dev

Architected a real-time co-op roguelike with Vue 3, Phaser, Node.js, and Socket.IO โ€” from concept to playable prototype.

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ML Pipeline Reproduction

End-to-end Wide & Deep learning pipeline on Beijing T-Drive dataset, validated on RTX 4070 GPU.

What I Work With

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Languages

Python JavaScript Java Kotlin PHP SQL TypeScript
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Frameworks & UI

PyQt5 Vue 3 Vite Phaser Express Django Socket.IO
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AI & Machine Learning

OpenAI API GPT-3.5 / GPT-4 GPT4All / ChatGLM face_recognition Matplotlib Wide & Deep OSRM
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Infrastructure & Tools

Git / GitHub Docker MySQL Home Assistant PyInstaller Baidu AipSpeech GitHub Actions

Featured Projects

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Intelligent Education System

PyQt5 desktop platform with face recognition login, GPT-3.5 teaching assistant, AI homework generation & auto-grading, voice input, and grade analytics. Undergrad graduation project (2023/2024).

Python PyQt5 OpenAI API face_recognition MySQL Baidu ASR
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Roguelike Party

Browser-based co-op roguelike with room-code/QR join, real-time multiplayer sync, 8-direction shooting, hit/damage/revive. Vue 3 + Phaser + Node.js + Socket.IO. Real playable prototype.

Vue 3 Phaser Node.js Socket.IO Vite
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CoDriver ETA

End-to-end ML pipeline reproducing link-level speed prediction on Beijing T-Drive dataset. Uses OSRM for map-matching and Wide & Deep (WDR) model for ETA estimation. GPU-validated on RTX 4070.

Python OSRM PyTorch Docker ML
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Nokia Worms โ€” Android

Kotlin Android port of the classic Worms artillery game. Classic turn-based physics gameplay, recreated with a modern mobile touch interface.

Kotlin Android Game Dev
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OpenClaw Memory Skill

Lightweight SQLite-based local memory skill for OpenClaw AI assistant. No cloud embeddings, no payments โ€” just persistent, private memory that works on a single device.

JavaScript SQLite OpenClaw AI Tools
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Bitcoin Data Pipeline

Automated daily Bitcoin historical data collection pipeline. Scheduled background script fetches and stores updated price data each day at midnight.

Python Data Pipeline Automation

Academic Background

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Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech)

University of Auckland, New Zealand

2025 โ€“ 2026 (expected). Focused on software engineering practice, AI applications, and the New Zealand tech industry. Includes compulsory industry-facing workshops and a semester-long industry internship (COMPSCI 778).

Software Engineering AI Applications Full-Stack Development Industry Internship
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Bachelor of Computer Science / Software Engineering

Class of 2024

Undergraduate graduation project: AI-powered intelligent education assistance system (PyQt5 + GPT + face recognition + voice input). Awarded strong marks for system integration, AI feature implementation, and practical utility.

PyQt5 AI Integration Full-Stack Desktop Apps

Open to Opportunities in NZ

๐ŸŽฏ Actively Looking For

Software engineering internships, graduate roles, and junior developer positions in Auckland or wider NZ

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Full-time / Part-time / Contract. Remote, hybrid, or on-site. AI/ML, full-stack, or desktop application roles

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Auckland, New Zealand. Currently hold a valid NZ student visa with work rights (post-study pathway)

โฐ Timing

Available for interviews now. Target start: mid-to-late 2026 (around October, aligned with COMPSCI 778 internship)

Contact

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University Email

mzha585@aucklanduni.ac.nz

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Personal Email

zyzmcmy@gmail.com

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GitHub

github.com/kndhjk

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LinkedIn

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PreviewMe Video

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Location

Auckland, New Zealand