Zhanxi Ni

Zhanxi Ni serves as a Chess Instructor at The Mechanic’s Institute, where the responsibility includes coaching and teaching chess while participating in prestigious tournaments. As an Engineering Manager at MapLight, Zhanxi facilitates software engineering projects aimed at supporting U.S. democratic processes. Additionally, Zhanxi freelances as a Software Developer on Upwork, managing various client projects. Previous roles include Lead Python Instructor at Mission Bit, Instructor at Juni Learning, and Simulation Intern at Duke University. Zhanxi holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from Make School and dual Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, alongside foundational education in mathematics and computer science from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.