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Zelong Li

Design Engineer · AI Engineer · Creative Technologist

NYC, New Yorkzelong.iozl3652@columbia.edu
Selected Projects

Sendit

React Native · Expo · AWS · CoreML

Mobile-first bouldering tracker with video recording, AI hold detection, stats dashboard, and social feed

DUX

React · FastAPI · LangGraph · GPT-4o

Agentic course generation platform with schema-driven UI and adaptive assessments

ISNA

LangGraph · LangChain · Next.js · ReAct

News aggregation for F-1 visa holders using ReAct agent framework to curate immigration policy

Experience

Freelance Developer & AI Engineer

Sep 2024 – Jul 2025

Dotted Media · Remote

  • Led design and development of marketing site, developing interactive dashboards
  • Built AI Agent platform delivering real-time immigration and policy updates to international students
  • Architected full-stack platform for creatives and technical artists with PostgreSQL, Supabase, and Next.js

Docent

Sep 2024 – Jul 2025

Tribeca Film Festival · Rhizome World · ONX Onassis · NYC

  • Served as public-facing docent for large-scale exhibitions, guiding diverse audiences through complex new media works
  • Facilitated conversations between artists and visitors, adapting to varying levels of technical knowledge

Tutor / Teaching Assistant

Sep 2023 – May 2024

Parsons School of Design · NYC

  • Mentored 40+ students on Concurrency, React, and microcontroller sensor implementation
  • Simplified advanced concepts like the Event Loop by fostering a collaborative learning environment
Education

M.S. Quantitative Methods in Social Science

2025 – 2026

Columbia University

Machine Learning Focus

B.F.A. Design & Technology

2020 – 2024

Parsons School of Design

Dean's List Scholarship