Skills
Lingual:
- Fluent in English
- Native in Mandarin
Programming:
- R
- Python
- Julia
- MATLAB
- SQL
- Java,
- SPSS
- Latex
Interest:
- Photography
- Videography
- Competitive Swimming
- Weight-lifting
Education
University of Toronto，2017/09 - Present
Major: Statistical Science Specialist
Work Experience
University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work , Research Assistant
Oct 2018 ~ Sep 2019
- Assisted the team in collecting survey on minorities’ drug usage and the early stage of Photo Voice Project
- Analyzed and increased accuracy of statistical tests results drawn from survey data by implementing varying models such as Generalized Linear Model in R and SSPS Statistics
- Utilized data visualization skills on the results from the analysis using Excel
HomeBox, Sales Intern
Jun 2017 ~ Sep 2017
- Worked in a ten-person team to develop online store marketing strategies
- Curated four categories of photo and video sets promoting products and services
- Boosted purchases up to 150 a week following the online store launch
Project
Where I explore my interests and develop them
Human Computer Interaction Project (UX) – BRANCH
- Led a 6-person team on developing a design that aims to foster relationship-building in an academic setting, whether it is to form friendships or study groups in class.
- Implemented User Experience (UX) process in creating the final design such as user-researching, prototyping, and testing.
Neural Network on MNIST Handwritten Digits Dataset (Julia Language)
- Implemented and investigated the Autoencoding Variational Bayes on binarized MNIST digits
- Utilized evidence lower bound (ELBO) to approximate the posterior of the latent variables and optimize the parameters in the neural network through gradient descent
- Predicted the lower half of the digit images given the top half of the images by using Bayesian Inference
Stochastic Variational Inference (SVI) on the TrueSkill Model
- Implemented a variant of the TrueSkill model which creates a playing ranking system for competitive games by inferring the skill (latent variable model) of a set of game results (Win or lose)
- Applied SVI on World Tour Tennis Data and optimized the approximated distribution with ELBO
Game Hub – Mini Games
- Built an Android App with three mini games based on self-built file systems and game functions as part of a four-person team
- Created UI design and backend data structure using Java in Android Studio
- Coordinated team responsibilities utilizing Git/Version Control to work individually
Extracurriculars
Places and clubs that I enjoy
The Varsity Newspaper Team:
Photographer
- Took photos for various articles published in Canada’s largest-circulation student newspaper
- Contributing numerous ideas during seasonal magazine meetings
Republic of China Student Association: Communication Team
- Managed the production of sponsorship videos and took photos during key events, including orientation for incoming students and regular monthly events
- Designed marketing strategies as part of a 5-person team which resulted in attracting 100 people per event
iConnect International Mentorship Program:
Participant/Mentor
- Shared my international experience with peers and assisted others in their transition into university life
- Facilitated group discussions regarding crucial events or topics when deemed necessary
