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Rui Xiang

Jersey,NJ

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Learning Engineer Intern

TikTok
Shenzhen, China
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Built and deployed an end-to-end deep learning pipeline using Python, PyTorch, and OpenCV, covering data preprocessing, augmentation, and model evaluation.
  • Fine-tuned ResNet and EfficientNet architectures, achieving a 12% increase in classification accuracy and a 30% reduction in inference latency compared to baseline models, significantly improving model performance.
  • Applied model pruning and quantization techniques to optimize the model for edge deployment, ensuring faster, resource-efficient inference on edge devices.
  • Automated data pipelines for large datasets (e.g., prices, macro indicators, alternative data) using Python and SQL, streamlining data ingestion and processing. Implemented anomaly detection and validation checks, reducing processing time by 30%.

Machine Learning Intern

Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data
Shenzhen, China
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Collected and curated a large dataset of medical images (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans) with corresponding diagnostic labels to support machine learning model development.
  • Experimented with various model architectures (including CNNs and deep learning approaches) to identify the most effective one for medical image analysis.
  • Optimized models through hyperparameter tuning to enhance prediction accuracy, significantly improving the model’s robustness and efficiency.

Education

Master of Engineering - Computer Science

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05-2025

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Technology

Southwest Minzu University
Chengdu, China
06-2022

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C, C, SQL, PHP, Dafny, Bash, HTML, MIPS Assembly
  • Tools and Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Django, Git, GitHub, Docker, Boomi, Wherescape, Tableau, Ubuntu, Sublime, VSCode
  • Theories and Concepts: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Organization, Operating Systems, AI, ML, NLP, CV, LLMs

Timeline

Machine Learning Engineer Intern

TikTok
05.2023 - 09.2023

Machine Learning Intern

Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data
07.2020 - 09.2020

Master of Engineering - Computer Science

Cornell University

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science and Technology

Southwest Minzu University
Rui Xiang