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Research Assistant for the Vision Lab
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
09.2023 - 05.2024
This lab focuses on how parallel peripheral vision contributes to our rich world perception, examining simple visual search tasks to show how peripheral vision can extract extensive information in parallel.
Analyzing task timing variability helps identify underlying mechanisms. The project uses a combination of psychophysical methods, computational modeling, eye-tracking, and EEG.
Course Assistant
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
01.2024 - 12.2024
Course assistant for CS124
Providing academic support to students, compile course reference solutions and develop course projects.
Quantitative Developer Intern
Deep Data Investment Management Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, China
06.2024 - 08.2024
Conducted comprehensive data cleaning and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and reliability of datasets.
Implemented web scraping techniques to efficiently extract financial data from multiple online sources.
Applied advanced data manipulation and analysis using Python, NumPy, and pandas, enhancing workflow efficiency and data usability.
Developed proficiency in quantitative risk assessment methods, contributing to risk evaluation and decision-making processes.
Skills: Python, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Data Cleaning, Web Scraping, NumPy, pandas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Economics, Cognitive Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2026
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Quantitative Developer Intern
Deep Data Investment Management Co., Ltd.
06.2024 - 08.2024
Course Assistant
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
01.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant for the Vision Lab
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
09.2023 - 05.2024
Research and Development Department Intern
Rhegen Biology
05.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Economics, Cognitive Psychology
Intern in the Research and Development department at King Abdulaziz City for Science and TechnologyIntern in the Research and Development department at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Directing a leading oncology department, focusing on the integration of clinical practice with cutting-edge research and treatment innovationsProvided leadership role and supported development of Surgical oncology department, expansion of Medical Oncology Day care and wards in addition to radiation oncology department at Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH)Directing a leading oncology department, focusing on the integration of clinical practice with cutting-edge research and treatment innovationsProvided leadership role and supported development of Surgical oncology department, expansion of Medical Oncology Day care and wards in addition to radiation oncology department at Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH)
Research Associate, Research & Development Department at Bharat Biotech International LimitedResearch Associate, Research & Development Department at Bharat Biotech International Limited