Max Zhang

About

I'm currently studying at Stony Brook University, with a focus on software engineering and AI tooling. I build software alongside school, drawing on experiences from internships, freelance development, and smaller client projects. This past summer, I interned at Virtuos, where I built a full-stack application in the ERP department to support internal business processes across the company.

Lately, I've been focused on AI tooling, LLMs, and the harnesses around them. I enjoy experimenting with these systems and pushing them to their limits. I've been getting into reverse engineering, especially using AI to build custom software for existing hardware. You can find most of my work on GitHub, and I'm always open to new opportunities.

Experience

Project Student Assistant Oct 2026 – Present

Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY

I work with the Enrollment Management team, proofreading content in Technolutions Slate and reviewing academic program forms and web content at a university serving 27,700+ students.

Software Engineer Intern Jul – Aug 2026

Virtuos Games Shanghai, China

In the ERP Department, I built a full-stack business-requirements management application using Next.js, SQL Server, and AI-assisted development for employees and stakeholders across the organization. I added automated tests and combined code-quality checks with manual and LLM-assisted reviews to identify implementation issues and improve maintainability.

Web Developer & Technical Consultant Nov 2025 – May 2026

Assessment Solutions, LLC. New York, NY

I built and deployed the website for an education research and evaluation consultancy serving 30+ partner organizations. I managed post-launch content updates, deployments, and technical support as services evolved.