Junhao Zhao

Junhao Zhao

Backend-leaning software engineer building APIs, data-intensive applications, and research tools. Most recently, I built software for drug synergy analysis at Fox Chase Cancer Center using Python, FastAPI, and scientific visualization.

Seeking full-time backend and software engineering roles
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Tech Stack

Languages
PythonJavaCTypeScriptSQLJavaScriptHTML5
Backend
FastAPIFlask
Data / Visualization
SciPyPlotlyD3.js
Cloud / Storage
AWS Amazon S3SQLite
Frontend
Next.jsReactTailwind CSSVue 3
Others
Bcrypt

Featured Projects

Drug Synergy Analyzer

Drug Synergy Analyzer

Full-stack research platform for analyzing drug synergy in cancer treatment. A Python/FastAPI backend processes uploaded dose-response datasets and computes synergy scores; a Next.js frontend visualizes results with interactive D3.js and Plotly charts.

Next.jsPythonTypeScriptTailwind CSSPlotlyD3.jsFastAPI
Baketsu

Baketsu

Team-built cloud storage platform where I focused on backend architecture, authenticated upload workflows, AWS S3 integration, and SQLite-based file metadata and per-user storage tracking.

PythonFastAPIAWS S3SQLiteJWTBcryptNext.jsTailwind CSS
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Experience

Undergraduate Researcher

May 2025 – Present

Fox Chase Cancer Center / Temple University

  • Built a full-stack web application using Next.js, Tailwind and FastAPI to calculate and visualize drug synergies using interactive data visualizations for cancer treatment research.
  • Helped refine drug synergy models by contributing code, analyzing outputs, and proposing algorithmic improvements based on outputs using experimental data from research team.
  • Provided technical insights in journal talks and weekly lab meetings to improve research outcomes.

Software Engineering Intern

Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

ITD-GBS

  • Implemented frontend updates in Vue + Vite, including bug fixes, UI adjustments, and missing language support for the cookie banner.
  • Collaborated in a startup engineering environment with weekly sprint planning and review cycles, shipping incremental product updates.
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Education

Temple University

Temple University

B.S. Computer Science · Philadelphia, PA · 2022 – Present

Studied abroad at Temple University Japan Campus in Fall 2025

Central High School

Central High School

Philadelphia, PA