My Timeline

A Quick Summary of My Journey



Princeton University - Sophomore Spring

Spring 2021 Coursework

Febrary 2021 - current

ORF 307 - Optimization
Exploration of linear programming problems and efficient solution algorithms

ORF 350 - Analysis of Big Data
Theoretical dive into modern machine learning statistical tools used for large datasets and complex models

ORF 387 - Networks
Mix of theory and applications to examine networks and their effects on society

SML 310 - Research Projects in Data Science
Project-based seminar focusing on applying data science principles to solve real-life machine learning problems

COS324 - Introduction to Machine Learning
Introduction to fundamental machine learning concepts and algorithms

Princeton University - Sophomore Spring

Harvard Sports Analysis Collective (HSAC)

February 2020 - current

Active member of student organization dedicated to viewing sports through a quantitative lens

Attended weekly meetings involving open discussion about articles and personal projects

Met and interacted with guest speakers like Daryl Morey and members of the Sacramento Kings analytics staff

Princeton University - Sophomore Spring

COS 126 Teaching Assistant

September 2020 - current

Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach -
An introduction to computer science in the context of scientific, engineering, and commercial applications

Lab TA: Guided students in developing logical thought processes and utilizing best practices to solve computer science problems, including N-Body, Markov language models, and Traveling Salesman Problem

Grader: Graded 10 coding assignments and provided meaningful feedback on students' efficiency and style; selected to be on elite "special task force" to grade especially gnarly submissions

Princeton University - Sophomore Fall

Fall 2020 Coursework

Febrary 2021 - current

Semester GPA: 4.0

SML 201 - Introduction to Data Science
Applied statistical methods and R tidymodels modelling tools to real-life problems

COS 226 - Algorithms and Data Structures
Explored most important algorithms and data structures in use today, particularly for sorting, searching, string processing, and graph theory

COS 340 - Reasoning about Computation
Tackled problems in combinatorics, probability, and graph theory relevant to computer science

ECO 312 - Econometrics: A Mathematical Approach
Learned to use tools to complete and evaluate robustness of econometric analyses; introduced to eye-changing, life-opening concept of ommitted variable bias

Princeton University - Sophomore Fall

Traders@MIT Competition

November 7 - 8, 2020

Largest intercollegiate quantitative trading competition in the country with total of 52 teams competing

Placed 3rd place in HFT case, 6th place overall

Three cases:

  1. High Frequency Trading -
    Developed computer program to algorithmically trade stocks
  2. Fixed Income -
    Manually traded stocks using real-time information
  3. Info Valuation -
    Submitted bids at discrete time intervals based on limited opponent behavior info

Veryable - Freshman Summer

Corporate Strategy Intern

June - August 2020

  • Worked full-time both in-person and remotely on the strategy team to provide actionable insights for both internal and client use
  • Utilized Excel and VBA to complete five projects analyzing business and user data (up to 1M+ data points per project)
  • Prepared and presented findings to rest of company
  • Built custom macros to streamline future analysis
  • Supported back-end design and launch of two major user interface tools
  • Involved in redesign of internal command center dashboard

Princeton University - Freshman Spring

Spring 2020 Coursework

February - May 2020

Semester GPA: 4.0

ORF 309 - Probability and Stochastic Systems
Explored topics in probability such as Poisson processes, random walks, Brownian motion, branching processes, and Markov chains

ECO 310 - Microeconomic Theory: A Mathematical Approach
Examined applications of microeconomic theory to consumer choices, output and production of firms, market interaction and equilibrium

MAT 202 - Linear Algebra with Applications
Learned about matrices, linear transformations, linear independence and dimension, bases and coordinates, determinants, orthogonal projection, least squares, and eigenvectors

Princeton University - Freshman Fall

Fall 2020 Coursework

September 2019 - January 2020

Semester GPA: 3.6

MAT 203 - Advanced Vector Calculus
Explored multivariable calculus concepts like Taylor's formula, Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals, change of coordinates, and surface and line integrals

WRI 150 - Your Life in Numbers
Honed skills in critical inquiry, argument, and research methods by reading Plato and writing 12-page papers; wrote this pretty cool research paper about the load management in the NBA

PHY 105 - Advanced Physics (Mechanics)
Exposed to really really cool physics concepts like general relativity and Lagrangian mechanics; GPA-wise, a mistake

Plano, Texas

Plano Senior High School

Class of 2019

Achievements

  • Salutatorian at conclusion of senior fall
  • 2x USAMO Qualifier, 2x USAJMO Qualifier, 6x AIME Qualifier
  • BPA State 6th Place Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
  • Academic Decathlon State 8th Place Overall Individual
  • 2x TMEA All-State Band Member

Volunteer Activities

  • Magic Math
    • Co-founded extracurricular club serving olympiad math students
    • 100+ students throughout five years, including a MOP qualifier
  • Intellichoice Math Tutoring
    • Tutored low-income K-12 students weekly for curricular math
    • Collaborated with a team of 10 other volunteers helping over 60 students

Extracurriculars

  • Math Club Co-president
  • Marching Band Woodwind Captain, Clarinet Section Leader
  • Academic Decathlon A-Team Member
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