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Kihoon Kim

Irvine,CA

Summary

Data Engineer with experience in cloud-based data pipelines, automation, and machine learning. Proficient in Python, SQL, and AWS services, with a focus on optimizing workflows and systems for scalability

Work History

Data Engineer Intern

Grepp
Irvine
09.2024 - Current
  • Optimized existing queries by creating indexes on tables, resulting in a 30% reduction in query execution time.
  • Developed and implemented data models, database designs, and data access protocols, improving database management efficiency through maintenance scripts.
  • Automated periodic tasks using Airflow, saving 5 hours of manual work per week.
  • Developed Python scripts to extract data from web service APIs and efficiently load it into databases, ensuring seamless data integration.
  • Developed a machine learning model using TensorFlow to predict the spectrum of light passing through 8 different media, achieving 99.997% accuracy (model not deployed).
  • Optimized the tech stack based on data usage and forecasted future increases in data usage to proactively prepare the infrastructure.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Kookmin University
Seoul
02-2025

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering

Kookmin University
Seoul
02-2025

Skills

  • Python
  • AWS
  • Airflow
  • SQL
  • Arduino
  • Tensorflow

Affiliations

Project 1: Weather Information and Plant Care System

  • Description: Developed a web-based system to visualize weather and sensor data from Arduino, with a calendar for plant watering cycles.
  • Tech Stack: Python, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Project 2: Light Spectrum Prediction Model

  • Description: Built a TensorFlow model to predict light spectrum passing through 8 media, using 10,000 data points.
  • Tech Stack: TensorFlow, Python

Project 3: Emotion Recognition and Expression Correction

  • Description: Developed a computer vision program to recognize emotions and correct facial expressions, leveraging pre-existing models.
  • Tech Stack: Python, Computer Vision, AWS

Project 4: Raspberry Pi-Based Plant Care Automation (Ongoing)

  • Description: Working on a system to automate plant care by measuring soil moisture and analyzing plant images.
  • Tech Stack: AWS, Python, Data Processing, Automation, PostgreSQL

Velog Profile : https://velog.io/@jak1019/posts

Timeline

Data Engineer Intern

Grepp
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Kookmin University

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering

Kookmin University
Kihoon Kim