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Kenny Yang

LA,California

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in software development, sales optimization, and AI technologies. Proven success in improving sales performance and managing complex projects. Holds advanced degrees in Computer Science with strong academic achievements. Demonstrates exceptional skills in technical development, problem-solving, and communication, with a background in both industry and community engagement.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

China Telecom
Shanghai, Shanghai
07.2022 - 06.2023

June 2022 – June 2023

  • COVID-19 Digital Sentinel development: Led backend development for a "digital sentinel" system during the pandemic, rapidly releasing new versions every two weeks to adapt to evolving policies and integrate with Shanghai's Big Data platform.
  • Cross-team collaboration: Facilitated communication and collaboration between internal teams and external organizations to ensure seamless integration and compliance with policy changes.
  • Scalable backend systems: Designed and implemented robust Java-based backend solutions using Spring Boot and microservices architecture, ensuring flexibility to accommodate frequent updates.
  • Interest in communication: Gained an interest in human-centered collaboration through external team interaction, prompting a department transfer to focus more on client-facing roles.
  • Consistently top-rated performance: Achieved all-A performance evaluations, leading to a special company approval for department transfer.

Sales Assistant

China Telecom
Shanghai, Shanghai
06.2023 - 12.2023

June 2023 – September 2023

  • First to exceed 100 orders in Shanghai: Led the sales department to become the first in Shanghai to exceed 100 orders of the FTTR product, leveraging AI to optimize client targeting and outreach.
  • AI-powered sales success: Applied t-SNE and clustering algorithms to identify key customer segments, doubling client engagement and surpassing sales targets ahead of schedule.
  • Transition from development to sales: Utilized technical expertise to bridge knowledge gaps within the sales team, quickly integrating into the department and collaborating effectively with colleagues.
  • Empowering sales with technology: Introduced technical tools and insights to enhance sales performance while learning sales strategies and client relationship management from colleagues.
  • Leadership in knowledge sharing: Delivered presentations on AI and machine learning applications, helping the sales team incorporate advanced tools into their strategies.
  • Collaborative team engagement: Actively organized company-wide events, including a frisbee competition and a book-sharing session, fostering team spirit and collaboration.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Shanghai University
Shanghai
06-2022

Skills

  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis
  • AI-Driven Sales Strategies
  • Programming Languages: Java, SQL
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Merchandising proficiency
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Technical Presentation
  • Critical Thinking

Volunteer Music Teacher

USC 32rd Primary School | Spring 2024 – Present

  • Collaborative Teaching: Partnering with two classmates to deliver music education to primary school students, focusing on foundational concepts such as note names (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) and basic music genres.
  • Curriculum Preparation and Enthusiasm: Collaborating with a music club to develop engaging lesson plans and presentations. Leveraging a passion for classical music to enrich lessons and make the learning experience more engaging.
  • Effective Communication: Engaging with American colleagues to ensure accurate pronunciation of professional terms, demonstrating a proactive approach to clear communication.
  • Interactive Teaching Methods: Using diverse techniques to capture students' attention and ensure material retention. Emphasizing interactive and age-appropriate teaching methods to make learning enjoyable and effective.
  • Cultural Engagement: Integrating personal interest in classical music to create a stimulating and relatable learning environment, including music listening sessions to enhance the educational experience.

Languages

English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Assistant

China Telecom
06.2023 - 12.2023

Software Engineer

China Telecom
07.2022 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Shanghai University
Kenny Yang