Steve Zhu
Building intelligent systems at the intersection of AI and engineering
Engineer. Researcher. Creator.
I'm a software engineer passionate about building intelligent systems that make a real impact. Currently at Meta, where I work on AI-powered safety systems protecting young users on Instagram.
My journey spans from studying computer science at Ohio State, to AI research at Stanford, to machine learning at Columbia. I thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and practical engineering.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring NYC with my camera, capturing portraits and city moments.
Education
Columbia University
M.S. Computer Science (Machine Learning Track)
2020 – 2021
Stanford University
AI Graduate Program
2019 – 2020
The Ohio State University
B.S. Computer Science & Engineering
2017 – 2021
Where I've Worked
Software Engineer
Meta
- Instagram Youth Protection team, focusing on bully & harassment detection
- Building AI data pipeline with Llama4/Gemini to identify problematic anonymous school accounts
- Developing ML-powered content moderation systems at scale
Software Engineer
Bank of America
- Developed and maintained enterprise-scale financial applications
- Built data processing pipelines and internal tooling
- Collaborated across teams on system architecture and design
Tech Stack
AI & ML
Languages
Backend
Frontend
Infrastructure
Through My Lens
Capturing moments and stories in the streets of New York City and beyond.
City Life
Street photography around NYC and Jersey City
Portraits
Portrait photography of friends from outings and gatherings
Travel
Moments captured while exploring new places
Photos coming soon — album covers and galleries being curated.
Let's Connect
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or just chatting about AI and technology.
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