Shao Zhi

Hi, I'm Shao Zhi

I'm a

Computer Science student at NUS passionate about creating innovative solutions and building innovative tech solutions.

Soong Shao Zhi
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About Me

A brief introduction to who I am and what drives me

Who I Am

I'm passionate about using technology to drive innovation, solve real-world pain points, and build impactful startups. I love turning everyday problems into practical, scalable solutions that make a difference.

When I'm not coding, I'm exploring new places and enjoying great food—often while dreaming up the next big idea. I believe technology is a powerful force for good, and I'm excited to keep building toward a better future.

Location

Singapore

Languages

English, Mandarin

Soong Shao Zhi presenting
7
Projects Completed
2
Awards Won
10
Tech Stack Mastered
3+
Years of Experience

Education

My academic foundation in Computer Science

NUS Logo

National University of Singapore

Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science

Honours (Distinction)

August 2024 – May 2028
Singapore

Core Coursework

CS2040S Data Structures & Algorithms
CS2030S Object Oriented Programming
CS1231S Discrete Structures
MA1521 Calculus for Computing
MA1522 Linear Algebra
CS1101S Introduction to Programming Methodology

Technical Skills

Technologies I work with

Languages

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
MySQL
HTML
CSS

Libraries/Frameworks

React
React Native
Next.js
Node.js
Express.js
Tailwind CSS
spaCy
GloVe

Tools

Git
GitHub
Vim
Expo
Supabase
Postman
Figma

Featured Projects

A showcase of my most impactful and innovative projects

CodeOnTheGo
Mobile AppIn Progress

CodeOnTheGo

A mobile-first platform improving DSA problem-solving through guided pseudocode, AI feedback, and gamified practice. Features include line-by-line hints, AI feedback, pseudocode to real code conversion with MCQ, and a progressive learning roadmap.

Artemis Level Project
React NativeTypeScriptNode.jsExpressSupabaseOpenAI
SecretaryAI
Web App

SecretaryAI

An intelligent voice-to-text solution that automatically converts sales conversations into structured CRM data. Uses advanced speech recognition and AI to record conversations, transcribe in real-time, and extract key customer information.

1st Runner Up - Asian Business Plan Competition
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSOpenAI WhisperShadcn UI
LoveScan
Mobile App

LoveScan

A romance scam prevention application that uses chat, image, and social media analysis to detect potential scams and generate comprehensive reports.

Dare to Try Award - DSTA BrainHack Code_EXP
React NativeNode.jsGoogle Vision APISupabaseTypeScript
SaveSpot
Mobile App

SaveSpot

Your ultimate location-saving app for explorers and foodies. Seamlessly save videos from TikTok, Instagram, Lemon8, and websites while automatically extracting locations and organizing them into folders.

NES Start Phase 2
React NativeExpoTypeScriptNode.js
StudyPal
Web App

StudyPal

An AI-powered learning platform that personalizes education for students while providing teachers with comprehensive analytics. Features adaptive difficulty, multiple question types, real-time analytics dashboards, and role-based access.

NUS LifeHack 2025
Next.js 14ReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSSupabaseBKT Analytics
NLP Entity Analysis
Data Analytics

NLP Entity Analysis

Developed a comprehensive NLP solution for the SMUBIA Datathon that extracts insights from text data. Features include entity extraction using spaCy, relationship mapping with NetworkX, interactive graph visualization with PyVis, and text summarization using Facebook BART.

SMUBIA Datathon 2025
PythonspaCyGloVeNetworkXPyVisBART
BOB Form in SAF
GovTech

BOB Form in SAF

Identified and developed a use case for Govtech's BOB Form system to improve efficiency in SAF operations, streamlining bureaucratic processes.

Govtech Product Hackathon 2025
Government TechProcess OptimizationSystem IntegrationEfficiency Analysis
ShopBack Product Innovation
Product Strategy

ShopBack Product Innovation

Analyzed user needs and product goals to develop innovative features, including an accessible interactive map of partnered stores nearby and real-time alerts for users entering malls.

ShopBack Product Hackathon 2025
Product StrategyUser ResearchFeature DesignMarket Analysis
AI Credit Scoring System
FinTech

AI Credit Scoring System

Proposed an AI-based credit scoring concept using alternative data sources, analyzed feasibility, considered trial evaluations, and formulated a comprehensive go-to-market strategy.

NUS Ground Zero 2025
AI/MLFinancial TechnologyData AnalyticsBusiness Strategy
Health for Wealth
Mobile App

Health for Wealth

Prototyped an innovative app that gamified destressing activities to promote mental wellness and healthy lifestyle habits among users.

Hult Prize 2025
App DesignGamificationMental HealthUser Experience
AI Smart Recipe Generator
Web App

AI Smart Recipe Generator

A web application that allows users to upload food images, recognize ingredients using OpenAI API, and generate recipes. Features include recipe saving and search functionality.

HackoMania 2025
Next.jsTypeScriptOpenAI APITailwind CSS
Minimart E-commerce
Web App

Minimart E-commerce

A web application for Muhammadiyah Welfare Home Minimart, developed during Hack4Good Hackathon. Provides an online platform for managing and selling essential goods with user-friendly interfaces for administrators and customers.

Hack4Good Hackathon
Next.jsTypeScriptMySQLTailwind CSS

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Hackathon Journey

My competitive programming and innovation journey through various hackathons and competitions.

Jan 2025

Shopback Product Hackathon

Jan 2025

HackoMania 2025

Feb 2025

Hult Prize

Feb 2025

NUS Hack4Good

Mar 2025

SMUBIA Datathon

April 2025

NES Start Phase 2

May 2025

NUS Ground Zero 2025

June 2025

NUS LifeHack 2025

June 2025

DSTA BrainHack Code_EXP

Dare to Try Award
June 2025

Asian Business Plan Competition

1st Runner Up
June 2025

Govtech Product Hackathon

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