Hi, I am Zane Chen!
A Self-Taught Software Engineer.
About Zane
As a self-taught software engineer at Bloomberg, I enjoy building solutions, one block at a time. When crafting, I find satisfaction in bringing structure into it, and making it from idea to function.
Before diving into tech, I spent years in architecture, where I learned to think systematically, balance intricate details with the bigger picture, and develop an obsession with well-crafted design. That mindset still shapes the way I build today.
Outside of work, I am a husband, enjoying time with my wife. I am a gym-enthusiast, staying active to keep my mind and body sharp. I am a reader, diving into books that challenge my perspective. I am a life-long learner, building for fun, always exploring.
My Timeline
My Timeline
2024
- Built Z.Nostalgia just for putting some blotter onto my Github Homepage.
- Finally made pytest-asyncio-concurrent work.
- Eventually build this portfolio website, after thinking it for four years.
- Benched 205 lbs 8 reps for the first time.
2023
- Atempted to build pytest-asyncio-concurrent but failed.
- Worked on a bunch of miscellaneous things.
- Built my wife's portfolio to practise frontend skill.
- Started workout on a regular schedule.
2022
- Joined Bloomberg as an entry level fullstack software engineer.
- Married with my wife.
- Guaduate as a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley.
- Moved to NYC.
2020 - 2021
- Dived deep into the architecture world in UC Berkeley.
- Finished my finish Computer Science Course for a computational design project
- Started thinking about making a web version of my architecture portfolio.
- Explored for self expression through illustration.