Erika Zhou

About Erika Zhou

Welcome, traveler! I\'m a software engineer and learner. I\'m eager to mount up for new challenges and bring my critical observations to the teams I\'m with! It is a fascinating privilege to work in Computer Science and IT given their rapid evolution, opportunities for engineering design, technical analysis, and creativity. Through diverse approaches and applications, we have the power to boost human capability and change the world at scale.The technical fields of Extended Reality (XR) and software and cloud architecture are especially of interest to me. I respect tools and building platforms for developers to build on top of (especially game engines), and have worked hands-on with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).I also have experience with full stack web development and object-oriented programming. Besides this, I’m also interested in User Experience (UX), product management, maker culture, open source/open access, cybersecurity, ML/AI, and simulations. Knowledge freely available online is a big gift, and the communities that share it and pour their hearts into their work are an inspiration.Catalyzing the learning of peers and holding technical workshops have been sharpening experiences. I’ve thrived engaging in pair and swarm programming to attack tasks and learn as a group. I appreciate quality technical documentation and taking care to write and maintain it and provide helpful examples for developers who may use it in the future.It\'s a joy to explore emerging areas and continuously learn new things about myself, neighbors, and the world. Appreciating others and building relationships within and across teams, disciplines, and organizations are meaningful to me. Wonderful things happen when we communicate honestly and construct connections between challenges and resources.Let’s serve others and communities, endeavor with purpose, and use technology for creative; powerful; and beautiful ends.Kindness to others, respect for creators, and carrying forward with sincerity are important to me. Reflect responsibly and respond reflectively. I wish to serve with integrity and passion, and strengthen people inside and outside.Thank you for your time, and happy adventuring!Disclaimer: My views expressed on this platform are my own, not those of my employer.

Experience

1. Advisor

   Icxr - Intercollegiate Xr

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Provided input to organization on internal affairs.Assisted with media and the ICXR Monthly newsletter.Contributed to the Vket Summer and Winter community collaboration booth efforts, including visual concept design for the Vket Winter 2025 booth.

Education

• David H. Hickman High School

  High School Diploma

• University of Missouri College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science