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DAIYAN CHEN

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

As an enthusiastic data analyst skilled in Python and R, I use my technical abilities and leadership experience to improve engagement and outreach in student organizations. I apply data-driven insights to make strategic decisions and provide solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness. My research background has further honed my skills, preparing me to contribute effectively in professional settings.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

CMU
Pittsburgh, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to a neuroscientific study examining the effects of hemispherectomy on oculomotor functions, focusing on how surgical removal of a cerebral hemisphere affects saccadic and smooth pursuit eye movements
  • Collaborated with a team to conduct preliminary data cleaning and exploratory data analysis (EDA) for visualization purposes
  • Fitted complex data to mixed effect models to understand the influence of individual variability on saccadic movements and interpreted the outcomes to derive clinically relevant insights
  • Co-authored and revised a detailed IMRaD report for an external client, summarizing research findings and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to client specifications

President

CMU Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)
Pittsburgh, USA
09.2023 - Current
  • Strategically manage and coordinate the association's operations across various departments, focusing on enhancing collaboration and achieving organizational goals
  • Enhanced funding by 20% by analyzing sponsorship trends and optimizing outreach strategies with Alibaba and Tencent, employing financial modeling in Excel
  • Pioneered the use of data analytics for optimizing event strategies, resulting in a 50% rise in attendee engagement at 5+ career fairs and panels with industry leaders from Google and Amazon
  • Successfully secure and allocate sponsorships exceeding $20,000 for large-scale events, overseeing planning, and execution to ensure optimal attendee experience and sponsor satisfaction

Planning Intern

Publicis Groupe
Shanghai
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Interned with the EDGE team, focusing on data analysis, data supplier management, andsupporting product management for data automation tools tailored to brand client needs.
  • Designed and implemented 15+ interactive dashboards using BI tools, streamlining data automation and visualization workflows.
  • Leveraged Dify to build a customized AI assistant for the Nova-L’Oréal platform, streamlining ad scheduling and delivering tailored automation solutions for L’Oréal’s needs.
  • Monitored platform performance, analyzed user interactions with the AI assistant, identified improvement areas, and optimized responses to enhance functionality and user satisfaction.

Intern

Student Medicover
Pittsburgh, USA
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted market research using Excel, deriving actionable insights to shape targeted marketing strategies and expand customer base
  • Developed and executed innovative digital marketing campaigns, increasing online community engagement by 50% and contributing significantly to a 25% growth in market reach
  • Actively participated in offline promotional events and successfully built an online community, rapidly attracting over 300 members within a day, demonstrating strong skills in digital engagement and community building
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel for data analytics, Word for documentation, PowerPoint for impactful presentations), enhancing overall campaign effectiveness and operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics and Statistics, Business Analytics and Optimization, Machine Learning

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2025

Skills

  • Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • R
  • Python
  • Scikit-learn
  • Regression Analysis
  • Linear Regression
  • Logistic Regression
  • Random Forests
  • Decision Trees
  • Clustering Techniques
  • Neural Networks
  • PAC Learning Framework

Timeline

Planning Intern

Publicis Groupe
06.2024 - 08.2024

Researcher

CMU
01.2024 - Current

President

CMU Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)
09.2023 - Current

Intern

Student Medicover
06.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Economics and Statistics, Business Analytics and Optimization, Machine Learning

Carnegie Mellon University
DAIYAN CHEN