About me

I'm Zachary Goldberg. I started coding in 2020, writing Lua and JavaScript for Roblox games. Those games got thousands of plays, and the community I built around them grew to 15,000+ members. Since then I've built web apps, mobile apps, APIs, and more games.

In 2023 I started Syde Swipe Studios, my software studio. I take products from idea to launch. I also run Tydal Designs, which builds websites for local businesses.

Right now I'm studying computer science with an AI concentration at the University of South Carolina. I'm in Theta Tau and Alpha Epsilon Pi.

Education

University of South Carolina

May 2028

B.S. in Computer Science · 4.0 GPA

Concentration in Artificial Intelligence · Minor in Business Administration

President's Honor List (4x)Capstone ScholarAcademic Scholarship — Distinction Award1st Place — ASSET Hackathon

Experience

Syde Swipe Studios, LLC

Jan 2023 — Present

Founder, CEO & President

  • Founded and lead an independent software studio building consumer mobile and web applications, APIs, games, and websites from concept through deployment.
  • Developed a grade-tracking and projection app in TypeScript and React with 475K+ impressions and 35K+ downloads.
  • Built and launched a consumer cosmetics e-commerce app enabling mobile and web ordering.
  • Lead full product lifecycles: backend API development, database design, deployment, and feature iteration.

Roblox

Mar 2020 — Jun 2024

Game Developer

  • Designed, developed, and published multiple games with thousands of plays and strong engagement.
  • Founded and led an online gaming organization with 15,000+ members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Commissioned by external groups to build custom games aligned with client goals and timelines.

CADDIEMASTER

Jun 2024 — Aug 2025

Caddie

  • Provided on-course support for members at Congressional Country Club in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.

Leadership & campus

Alpha Epsilon Pi — Gamma Chi

Nov 2024 — Nov 2025

Scribe / Secretary (Executive Board)

  • Managed chapter documentation, compiled the Annual Chapter Expectations report, and liaised with the university and AEPi Nationals.
  • Organized alumni and Parents' Weekend events and supported annual budgeting decisions totaling $340K.
  • Designed and built the chapter website.

Theta Tau

Present

Member

  • Professional engineering fraternity at the University of South Carolina.

Gamecocks for Israel

Nov 2024 — Present

Scribe / Secretary

  • Support organization operations, communication, and event coordination.

Skills

Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonJavaCC++C#SwiftLua

Frontend

ReactNext.jsReact NativeVueFlutterTailwind CSS

Backend

Node.jsREST APIsMongoDBFirebase

Tools & More

GitVercelStripeMachine LearningGaussian Process Regression

Certifications

HackerRank — Software EngineerHackerRank — SQLHackerRank — REST APIHackerRank — Java

Volunteering

Colorectal Cancer Alliance

2018 — Present

Annual fundraising events, including a 5K supporting colorectal cancer research and awareness.

Chabad of UofSC

2024 — Present

Event setup, operations, and coordination for student and community activities.

ESOL Homework Club

2022 — 2024

One-on-one tutoring for underprivileged students across subjects.

I'm open to internships, collaboration, and freelance work.

Get in touch