Alan Zhou

Hi, I'm Alan

CS student @ McMaster

Automation, data pipelines, and machine learning systems.

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About

Background

4th year Honours Computer Science student at McMaster University. I'm passionate about data, artificial intelligence, and building things that are both functional and thoughtfully designed.

Currently

Working as a Software Developer at RBC Borealis, I focus on building automation and validation pipelines — developing MCP tools, designing data workflows, and strengthening the reliability of large-scale enterprise systems.

Interests

I’m motivated by the challenge of turning data into insight — applying statistical reasoning, building machine learning systems, and exploring how intelligent models behave under real-world constraints.

Outside of work

I enjoy building financial literacy and learning new languages. I’m also a casual poker player, drawn to the game’s mix of probability, psychology, and risk. I’m always looking to connect with like-minded people — feel free to reach out.

Degree

BASc Computer Science

University

McMaster University

Based in

Mississauga, ON

Status

@ RBC Borealis - April 2026

Experience

Software Developer

RBC Borealis  ·  Toronto, ON

Jan 2026 - PresentInternship
  • Build automation tools and validation pipelines to support enterprise data systems.
  • Develop internal testing frameworks and CI/CD workflows for production applications.
MCPsCI/CD PipelinesData Validation

Software Engineer

DataVisor  ·  Remote — Mountain View, CA

Jun 2025 — Aug 2025Internship
  • Created automated UI and API tests to improve software reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support product quality and delivery.
AutomationUI/UXJava

Lead Assistant Teacher

Spirit of Math Schools  ·  Mississauga, ON

Aug 2019 — Jun 2022Part-time
  • Mentored students and supported individualized learning.
  • Trained staff and fostered a collaborative learning environment.
Team LeadershipCommunicationTeamwork
Projects

A curated selection of projects spanning data, AI, and web development.

ProjectLink

Personal Portfolio Website

A centralized platform to present my work, experience, and evolving interests in a clear and accessible way..

Stock Returns Tracker

An interactive app that visualizes live stock performance to make market trends clear and accessible.

Celestial Classifier

A neural network that predicts exoplanet habitability from planetary and stellar data to guide future space exploration.

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