ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Aly Abou-Zaid, a computer science major with a minor in mass communications. I
love building things that people enjoy, combining my technical skills in web development
with the creativity I developed through video production.
For a while, I was torn between computer science and mass comm, but web development has
allowed me to bridge both worlds. I'm excited to keep learning, improving, and creating
intuitive digital experiences that make an impact
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Minor in Mass Communications
EXPERIENCE
SIUE Student Government
Communication Officer
As Communications Officer, I manage Student Government's social media and communication strategies. I organize internal bonding events and collaborate with team members to align communication efforts with organizational goals, ensuring consistent engagement with the student body.
SIUE Engagement Center
Engagement Ambassador
As an Engagement Ambassador, I built rapport with alumni through outreach, securing donations to support the university's fundraising goals and campus initiatives while maintaining up-to-date contact information.
Jimmy John's
Inshopper
Worked at the original Jimmy John's store, ensuring speedy service and quality sandwiches while managing in-store operations and customer interactions.
PROJECTS
PrepGuide.org ↗
PrepGuide is an online platform I co-founded with my brother to provide free resources for SAT preparation. It offers targeted lessons, official test answer keys, and personalized practice problems to help students optimize their study time and improve their test performance.
Personal Spotify Terminal Interface↗
Termify provides a unique tactile experience for Spotify users, where they can retrieve top tracks, save playlists, and log out from the terminal interface.
Endangered Species Visualization Website↗
An interactive website that maps endangered species at the Saint Louis Zoo