Cheng-Chih Ko
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
“Here’s a problem. Let’s solve it” – with this mentality toward every issue as a detail-oriented and logistical mathematician, Stephan has always flourished to identify a problem, analyze the cause, and give an attainable solution to get the job done. With experiences in Research, Civil Engineering, Geological Technology, Education, and Financial Business, he has quickly shown great knowledge, skill, and ability on his work with extraordinary dependability, professionalism, teamwork and communication. Whether getting physical or mental with lots of critical thinking, his hardwork and passion surely makes him ready to be an integral and valuable part of the team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Laboratory Technician
Yeh & Associates, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Manages daily laboratory operations on soil and asphalt testing for engineering designs and quality controls, overseeing maintenance activities, and coordinating workflow to optimize productivity.
- implements mathematical models for experiments on the specialties of the sample soil, surfaces and terrains in the laboratory and on sites.
- Performs quantitative analysis and regression on the data to develop, test, and modify the models and to optimize the stability and effectiveness for the designs and evaluations of geotechnical constructions.
- Has been quality control/assurance for the Gross Reservoir Expansion (in Colorado) project on roller-compacted concrete (RCC) and conventional concrete (CVC), material testing and inspection for the City of Denver, City of Morrison, Town of Evergreen, and Rocky mountain Lutheran High School on soil bases, embankments, and concrete pavings.
Principal Instructor
Kumon Math & Reading Center - CO Springs Briargate
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided supplemental instruction outside regular class hours for students requiring additional support or enrichment opportunities.
- Analyzed reports and projectories to monitor and reinforce skills for the development of the students
- Managed and maintained the database and the website
Client Services Associate
UBS Financial Services
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Designed and monitored database management software as well as facilitated client relationship data management and reporting tools
- Collected the biographical and financial information of potential clients and entered the data into database
- Ran Categorization models for Machine Learning predictions to understand the relevance and potentiality of prospects, allowing financial advisors to manage their time usages
Teaching Assistant
University of Denver, Department of Mathematics
09.2014 - 06.2022
- Instructed undergraduate and graduate students with their math related homework problems and problem solving skills on a drop-in basis
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work and conducted study sessions
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
Ph.D. - Mathematics - Functional Analysis
University of Denver
Denver, CO08-2022
Skills
- Material and nuclear gauge handling
- Precision measurement
- Logical analysis and thoughtful planning
- Mathematical modeling and algorithms for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Linear Algebra methods for Data Science and Analysis
- Programming languages in Python, Scikit-Learn, SQL, and MATLAB
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint in Microsoft Office software and their Google Suite equivalences
- Languages in English, Chinese, and Taiwanese
Certification
Concrete Field Testing Technician - American Concrete Institute
Embankment & Base Testing Technician - Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction
Asphalt Plant Materials Control - Laboratory for Certification of Asphalt Technician
Concrete Strength Testing Technician - American Concrete Institute
Timeline
Engineering Laboratory Technician
Yeh & Associates, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Principal Instructor
Kumon Math & Reading Center - CO Springs Briargate
12.2022 - 03.2023
Client Services Associate
UBS Financial Services
12.2020 - 06.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of Denver, Department of Mathematics
09.2014 - 06.2022
Ph.D. - Mathematics - Functional Analysis
University of Denver
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