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Education
The University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Arts in Statistics Expected, June 2017
- Cumulative GPA: 3.95 / 4.00 (as of September 2016)
- Dean's List for 3 consecutive academic years (2013-2016)
- Phi Beta Kappa (invited in junior year)
Beijing No.8 High School Beijing, China
Diploma July 2013
Related Coursework
Computer Science
- Discrete Mathematics
- Theory of Algorithms
- Networks and Distributed Systems
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Advanced Distributed Systems
- Programming Languages
- Introduction to Formal Languages (in progress)
- Digital Fabrication (in progress)
Statistics
- Linear Models and Experiment Design
- Nonparametric Inference
- Time Dependent Data
- Applied Regression Analysis (in progress)
Machine Learning
- Machine Learning
- Pattern Recognition
- Computational Linguistics
Tech Skills
- Programming - C · Java · Python · R
- Web Development - JavaScript · PHP · HTML · CSS
- Audio, Video, and Design - Adobe Audition and Photoshop · Apple Final Cut Pro and Motion · · Axure
Work Experience
Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, IL
Research Aide July 2016-present
- Re-structured and re-implemented an old program in Python with readable and maintainable code.
- Generalized the original implementation so that it can run on any input structures with any configurations.
- Vectorized multiple calculations and improved the algorithm's efficiency dramatically.
- Redesigned the collision removal algorithm based on "minimum image convention" and decreased the number of atoms to consider by 90%.
- Standardized the input file as JSON and gave users a clean and convenient way to adjusting parameters and batch processing different combination of parameters.
Flex.io Chicago, IL
Full Stack Developer June 2015-July 2015
- Redesigned the UI of the website for forest preservation NGO "GreenAgain" and implemented accordingly.
- Researched on online payment API’s and implemented Braintree on internal test server.
- Currently working on migrating the whole website onto the Django framework.
Microsoft (China) Beijing, China
China National Petroleum Corporation Project Team Intern June 2015-July 2015
- Analyzed client’s needs with the development team and finalized designs for the new web-app function.
- Prototyped two sets of UI’s of the new function with Axure and presented to the client and the team.
The University of Chicago, Office of College Admissions Chicago, IL
Chinese Mainland Outreach Intern November 2013-June 2015
- For two consecutive years, in charge of the video portion of the newly admitted student event in China. Individually did the interview and voice over then finished up editing the video.
- Redesigned the school's official Weibo (the Chinese version of Twitter) page and update information.
- Researched on rival schools' outreach performance in China, reported on the university's standing in China mainland outreach and proposed strategic advice.
Société Générale (China) Beijing, China
Customer Service Unit Intern June 2014-July 2014
- Maintained an accurate current and prospective client database with full client information.
- Researched on target clients and generated reports providing background information for negotiations.
- Managed operation data and generated periodical report and senior banker KPI reports.
The University of Chicago, Math Department Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant September 2014-present
- Grade homework and hold office hours for multivariable calculus and linear algebra courses.
Elite Scholars of China Beijing, China
Outreach Intern February 2013-August 2013
- Established and maintained the organization's official account on "WeChat," creating a new way of outreaching and accessing over 400mo active users of this popular instant message app in China.
- Did thorough research on US college financial aid application process and drafted and edited "Financial Aid Application Guide for Chinese Students" in English and Chinese.
Language Skills
- English - fluent
- Mandarin Chinese - fluent
- Japanese - proficient (passed JLPT highest level N1)
Others
- Interests - choral music · Japanese literature · baking · design (amateur)