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Zab Villalobos

making a difference one app at a time.

Zab Villalobos

Who am I?

Hey! I'm Zabdiel Villalobos, but just call me Zab. I was born in Venezuela 🇻🇪 but raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I'm currently a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill studying CS, where I'm focused on building tech that's not just functional but meaningful and accessible. My journey into tech started in my car, delivering groceries with Instacart and takeout with as a high school senior trying to save up for a gaming PC. Using those apps opened my eyes to the impact that thoughtful, user-centered design can have when it comes to making everyday tools feel effortless and inclusive. That sparked my passion for creating intuitive mobile apps and clean, purposeful code.

Professional Experience

June 2025 - August 2025

Software Engineer Intern @ Walmart Global Tech

Data Ventures Team

2023 - 2025

iOS Developer @ App Team Carolina

Built iOS apps for nonprofits using Swift, reaching 5,500+ users with inclusive, high-performance design.

2024

Tech Operations & Inventory Systems @ UNC Student Stores

Supported digital retail operations by managing inventory systems, processing online orders, and coordinating tech-enabled pickups.

Leadership & Community

2023 - Present

Treasurer @ Latinos in Tech (SHPE)

Secured $8.5K+ in funding through budget planning and optimized fund allocation to maximize community impact.

2024

Co-Founder @ ColorStack UNC (Pending Relaunch)

Forged partnerships and led outreach initiatives to increase Black and Latinx CS graduates and career success.

2023 - 2024

Non-Profit Lead @ Movember

Raised $11K+ for men's mental health with campus-wide campaigns and partnerships with 15+ student organizations.

2022 - 2023

Mentor & Peer Advisor @ Crosby Scholars

Supported college access by mentoring high school students through workshops and personalized application guidance.

Values

Inclusivity

I support and make an effort to create spaces where everyone, regardless of background, feels seen, heard, and empowered in tech.

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Designing for Everyone

I strive to build tools and experiences that are inclusive, intuitive, and usable by all.

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Kindness

I believe small acts of empathy can spark meaningful impact in both teams and communities.

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