Michael Ming-en Zhang
Durham,NC
Summary
Motivated student-athlete pursuing Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics at UNC-Chapel Hill. During my first two years, I trained over 20 hours per week as a Division I athlete while managing sports-related injuries, which adversely affected my academic performance. Since then, I have shown substantial academic improvement and a renewed focus on my goals. Skilled in leadership and collaboration, with a passion for using data-driven insights to support financial practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Mentor
Richard A. Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy, UNC
08.2021 - Current
- Guided 10+ freshman student-athletes, fostering personal growth and skill development using DISC profile assessments
- Mentored mentees on balancing academic, athletic, and social commitments, achieving enhanced collegiate experiences
Sales & Market Research Intern
SAS Institute Inc.
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted market research on 100+ pharmaceutical and 40+ CRO companies, identifying investment trends and unmet IT needs to support strategic sales initiatives
- Delivered data-driven insights and R&D pipeline analysis for key clients, including Jiangsu Hengrui (market cap ~$50 billion), Tigermed (market cap ~$10 billion), and Huadong Medicine (market cap ~$8 billion), influencing sales strategies
Data Analytics Intern
China Pacific Insurance Company
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced over 12,000 lines of Python code for pre-trained data cleaning algorithms, improving data processing accuracy by 25% for CPIC.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of 3 peer-reviewed AI research papers, applying insights to improve AI-driven financial risk management systems for 100 million policyholders.
Education
B.S. - Applied Mathematics, Computer Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2025
Skills
- Data analysis
- Python programming
- Project management
- Market research
Affiliations
Student-Athlete, UNC Division I Fencing Team
• Participate in 20+ hours per week of practice, lifting, and other sports-related activities
• Develop teamwork and leadership skills
• Evolve my time-management abilities due to the demands of balancing rigorous coursework with the commitments of a student-athlete.
Student Leader, UNC Chinese Fellowship
• Lead bi-weekly worship services for a group of 20+ people, fostering community, cultural connection, and spiritual growth among Chinese international students.
President, UNC Oasis RSO
• Organized campus-wide cultural integration events, supporting over 20+ Chinese international students in adapting to college life.
• Managed social media and club operations, enhancing visibility and alignment with organizational goals.
Accomplishments and Honors
• UNC Highest Men’s Student-Athletes Team GPA Award, 2021–2024
Awarded to the men’s fencing team for top academic performance; contributed as a team member.
• Most Improved Male Fencer, consecutive seasons
Individual award recognizing significant athletic growth and performance improvement.
• 2024 Men’s Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Fencing Team Championship
Contributed as a team member to the men’s fencing team’s championship victory.
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sales & Market Research Intern
SAS Institute Inc.
07.2023 - 08.2023
Data Analytics Intern
China Pacific Insurance Company
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Mentor
Richard A. Baddour Carolina Leadership Academy, UNC
08.2021 - Current
B.S. - Applied Mathematics, Computer Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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