Hi, I am
Computer Science student at Northwestern University
Hi, I'm Liheng, a Computer Science major at Northwestern University graduating in December 2026.
I'm passionate about building impactful software that solves real-world problems. From building inventory systems for mental health nonprofits to improving user experience for event platforms, I've consistently focused on delivering faster performance and greater user experiences.
I'm especially interested in backend engineering and low-level programming. I'm always looking for opportunities to learn, collaborate, and make technology more human-centered.
Apr 2025 – Present
As a Software Engineer Intern at TicketBarber, I engineered a multi-party Stripe Connect checkout flow managing $80,000+ in transactions and streamlined event communications through automated email outreach.
Jan 2025 – Jun 2025
I collaborated with a team of five other interns to develop an inventory management system for Institute for Therapy through the Arts, replacing their manual, Excel-based inventory tracking process with a digital solution tailored for 100+ therapists. By implementing secure, role-based access and automating workflows like ordering and approvals, we enhanced data accuracy and empowered staff with better visibility and control.
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
At PATH, my primary responsibility was to enhance the application's frontend UI and integrated the AI model developed by our AI team into the user experience by wrapping it in a middleware API.
Jan 2025 – Present
As a Teaching Assistant for Programming Fundamentals II, I supported over 200 students by providing clear technical instruction on core programming concepts, including memory management, pointers, data structures, and object-oriented programming in C and C++.
A relational database management system implemented in Rust, featuring a complete SQL execution engine, buffer pool management, and storage layer
An in-memory data store supporting concurrent client connections and RESP command handling
An AI Agent Project that helps developers analyze project requirements, recommend technology stacks, and generate comprehensive project documentation
A full-stack personal cookbook app for organizing, sharing, and managing your favorite recipes.
Interested? Let's get in touch!