William Zhao

William Zhao

I build products that help people get hired.

Looking to scale smarter, connect with sharp people, and build globally.

Work

Complete job seeking platform

Founded 2025

$30K self-backed

$20,784 Users

Features

Cory Zue (advisor, MIT & Former CTO @ Dimagi)

Building the ultimate job seeking companion. CareerLoop combines AI-powered resume optimization, intelligent cover letter generation, comprehensive job tracking, and curated job opportunities all in one seamless platform. From application to offer, we've got you covered.

Platform Features

AI Resume Builder

Smart optimization for ATS compatibility

Cover Letter AI

Personalized letters for each application

Job Tracking

Organize applications and follow-ups

Job Discovery

Curated opportunities from top job boards

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ResuEdge

AI resume builder

Founded 2025

15,000+ users

$5K MRR+

70M+ views

Built an AI-powered resume optimization tool. Uses machine learning to analyze and improve resumes based on job descriptions and ATS requirements. Viral growth through social media.

Experience

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University Research Lab
Machine Translation Research Assistant
2023-2024

Conducted research on neural machine translation models under faculty supervision

Preprocessed and analyzed multilingual datasets containing 100K+ translation pairs

Implemented transformer-based models using PyTorch and Hugging Face for language translation tasks

Evaluated model performance using BLEU scores and contributed to research publications on cross-lingual transfer learning

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PumpX Fitness LLC
SEO Analyst & Specialist
2022-2023

920% surge in app downloads in first quarter by analyzing SEO KPIs and optimizing strategies (10 to ~95/month)

1882% increase in organic traffic through keyword-optimized content creation (30 to ~2000 daily visitors)

212% increase in quality backlinks monthly via guest posting & outreach strategies

Achieved 3-second reduction in loading time for main website and 50+ subpages

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CAMG, Inc. (Consumer Attorney Marketing Group)
SEO Associate
2023-2025

Supported the U.S.'s largest legal SEO agency, specializing in attorney marketing

Drove 500+ backlinks through targeted organic outreach, handling prospecting, copywriting, and relationship building

Improved client visibility, rankings, and traffic through scalable SEO operations across nationwide law firms

Adapted outreach strategy and link targets based on legal niche, region, and competitive landscape

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Positively Groundfish (Nonprofit)
SEO Marketing Intern
2023

Supported digital growth for a sustainable fisheries nonprofit by leading SEO and content initiatives

Created 10 long-form content pieces and ran outreach campaigns that generated 50+ organic backlinks

Increased site traffic by 176% over the course of the campaign, helping the org reach more educators, policy makers, and ocean advocates

Applied SEO strategy to mission-driven storytelling that resonates with environmental and conservation audiences

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PumpX Fitness LLC
Data Engineer Intern
2022

Built and maintained ETL pipelines from MySQL databases to Pandas, visualized in Tableau

Utilized Apache Airflow for workflow automation and pipeline management

Ensured data integrity through robust cleaning and transformation processes

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Dev/Mission
Data Analyst Intern
2022

Analyzed data of 1700+ residents, generating monthly reports with Seaborn visualizations

Developed Python-based analytics tool for reporting and dynamic visualizations

Saved 3 hours weekly of senior management time through ETL pipeline automation

Education

William Zhao Graduation
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George Washington High School (2019-2023) - San Francisco

(4.16 weighted GPA) High School Diploma

Advanced Placement Courses

• AP Calculus AB

• AP US History

• AP Computer Science A

• AP Computer Science Principles

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San Meteo City College (2021-2023) - San Mateo

4.0 GPA (Dual Enrollment)

10 college-level courses:

• CIS 501 - Data Structures and Algorithms (Python)

• CIS 502 - Applied Python Programming

• CIS 117 - Python Programming

• CIS 118 - Intro to Computer Science

• CIS 140 - Big Data Analytics

• BUS 207 - Business Analytics

• MATH 200 - Elementary Probability & Statistics

• MATH 225 - Path To Calculus

• CS 160A - Unix/Linux

• PHOT 60A - Photoshop for Photographers

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Featured Work & Mentions

Live Products & Professional Platforms

ResuEdge - AI-Powered Resume Builder

My flagship AI resume optimization platform that has helped over 15,000 job seekers create ATS-optimized resumes. Built with modern web technologies and machine learning algorithms to analyze job descriptions and optimize resume content for maximum interview success.

Live Product 15K+ Users

Professional Portfolio Website

My complete professional showcase featuring startup projects, technical experience, and entrepreneurial journey. Built with responsive design principles and optimized for both user experience and search engine visibility to highlight my work in AI, data analysis, and product development.

Portfolio Responsive Design

University Career Services Profile

My verified Handshake profile showcasing academic achievements, technical skills, and professional experience for university career services and employer recruiting. Features detailed project descriptions, skill assessments, and direct connections to my entrepreneurial ventures in the job search technology space.

Career Platform Verified Profile

Product Launch Features & Startup Recognition

CareerLoop Featured on ProductHubX

CareerLoop, my comprehensive job seeking platform, was featured on ProductHubX as an innovative solution for job seekers. The platform combines AI resume building, cover letter generation, job tracking, and opportunity discovery in one seamless experience, addressing the complete job search workflow.

Featured Product ProductHubX

Startup Recognition on PromoteProject

My CareerLoop startup received recognition on PromoteProject, a platform that highlights innovative startups and entrepreneurial ventures. This feature showcases the technical innovation behind the platform's AI-driven approach to solving job search challenges and career optimization.

Startup Feature Innovation Award

Product Hunt Launch Campaign

Successfully launched CareerLoop on Product Hunt, the world's largest community of product enthusiasts and early adopters. The launch campaign highlighted the platform's unique approach to job search automation and received valuable feedback from the global tech community.

Product Hunt Tech Community

Research Publications & Content Creation

AI for Humanities Research Project

Contributing to cutting-edge research at UC Santa Cruz exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and humanities studies. This interdisciplinary project examines how machine learning and natural language processing can enhance humanities research, digital scholarship, and cultural analysis.

Academic Research AI & Humanities

Fitness Content Strategy & Analysis

Authored in-depth fitness content analyzing popular workout routines and training methodologies for PumpX Fitness. This data-driven analysis combines exercise science research with practical training insights, demonstrating my ability to create engaging, educational content across diverse industries.

Content Strategy Fitness Industry

Sustainable Seafood Content & Advocacy

Created educational content for Positively Groundfish, a nonprofit organization promoting sustainable fishing practices and ocean conservation. This work combines culinary content with environmental advocacy, showcasing sustainable seafood recipes and fishing industry education to promote responsible consumption.

Sustainability Nonprofit Work

Technical Showcases & Industry Collaborations

SaaS Pegasus Implementation Gallery

Featured in the SaaS Pegasus gallery showcasing professional Django and React implementations. This technical showcase demonstrates advanced full-stack development capabilities, modern web architecture, and best practices in SaaS application development for rapid product deployment.

Technical Showcase SaaS Development

Fitness Industry Content Collaboration

Collaborated on comprehensive fitness content creation for competitive bodybuilding and bikini competition preparation. This partnership demonstrates cross-industry content strategy expertise, combining data-driven fitness insights with practical training guidance for competitive athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Content Collaboration Fitness Coaching

Contact

Based in San Francisco. I've spent the last couple years working, launching, failing, growing, and starting again.

Whether it's marketing, data, or building tools — I like making things that people actually use.