• Skills and knowledge in multiple areas of computing and software development. Including algorithms, web development, information retrieval, machine learning and text analysis, object-oriented and functional programming, computer graphics and more
  • Programming languages including Java, Python (Experienced), JavaScript, C, C#, Haskell (Intermediate), Matlab, Swift
  • Understanding of software engineering concepts, familiar with tools/platforms such as Git, Slack, Trello, LaTeX, Markdown and more
  • General problem solving skills by logical thinking and analysis. Communication skills with people in different backgrounds. Experience working in small to medium sized groups
  • Fluent in English, a native Chinese(Mandarin) speaker, also speaks Japanese in basic level

    • The University of Melbourne Feb 2017 — Jun 2017

    Demonstrator

    • Helped students understanding the foundations of computing concepts and programming in Python with hour long, weekly workshops

    Pongolabs Pty Ltd. Jan 2017 — Feb 2017

    pongolabs.com
    Intern (SummerTechLive)

    • Developed FeedJack, a web application that makes restaurants recommendations based on contextual information
    • Project involves research on ontology based, contextual information retrieval systems, then development of one that is compatible with Pongolabs’ tagging system
    • Gained experience in Node.js, ES2016 and Babel by designing and implementing the system in JavaScript

    Biomedical Research Australia Aug 2016 — Dec 2016

    Research Assistant (UROP Participant)

    • Worked on automatic extraction and machine learning clustering of EEG spikes in MATLAB, highly parallelized for multiple files and channels
    • Built a Python framework and a Unity simulation program for testing BCI interface effectiveness. The system allows user to configure data sources and processing methods (e.g. machine learning regression) through a simple GUI, with results rendered in the simulation
    • Gained experience in problem solving in an unfamiliar domain, also developed understanding of frameworks such as Tkinker and Scikit-learn

    University of Melbourne Feb 2017 — Jul 2018 (Expected)

    Master of Information Technology

    University of Melbourne Feb 2014 — Dec 2016

    Bachelor of Science
    • Explored interests and developed skills and knowledge in different areas of computing through coursework and projects
    • Above average or near the top of most subjects, as reflected in academic results, in-class leaderboards and work chosen as sample to other students. Academic transcript available for more details

    Carnegie Mellon University Aug 2015 — Dec 2015

    School of Computer Science
    • Studied with a focus on computing as an exchange student, one of the two successful applicants from The University of Melbourne
    • Developed skills and understanding on software engineering concepts, discrete mathematics, database systems and information security

    Waseda University Jan 2016 & Aug 2016

    Centre of Japanese Language
    • As a side interest, attended two short term Japanese programs, each in 3 weeks
    • Learnt Japanese language in a basic level, also developed understanding of Japanese culture

    Microsoft SocialNUI Mar 2015 — Aug 2015

    Volunteer

    Worked on a project that allows a user to control NAOqi robot through Emotiv brain sensor, programmed in C++ and Python

    Chinese Students and Scholars Association Aug 2014 — Aug 2015

    Committee Member

    Produced several videos and posters, as editor and designer in the Department of Publicity

    LinsCraft (Minecraft Group) Mar 2014 — Mar 2015

    Video Producer

    • Producer of two showcase videos exceeding 200,000 views, featuring oriental style architectural design in Minecraft, in a medium sized group (around 20 involved)
    • By collaborating with creators around the world, developed understanding of managing and working on projects remotely

    1st Place, Microsoft Imagine Cup Australia Finals

    by Microsoft
    Continued the idea of SourceLink, refined the website and the app with extra functionality and improvements

    2nd place, Codebrew 2017

    by CISSA
    Formed team SourceLink, built a solution to connect producers and consumers, including a website to help producers telling their stories, and an AR app to deliver better shopping experience to consumers

    Melbourne Global Scholars Award

    by University of Melbourne
    Given for exchange study to Carnegie Mellon University

    JASSO Scholarship

    by Waseda University
    Given to participants with strong academic background during study in Waseda University
  • Interested in technology since childhood, enjoy reading related articles and sharing opinions with others, write a casually updated, personal blog
  • Video/audio editing and effects, enjoy making small projects using Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro with After Effects, participated in film contest during foundation studies
  • Have travelled independently for multiple times in recent years, destinations including China, Japan and United States
  • Appreciating video games with novelty in gameplay and/or design
    • Available upon request.