About Me

-Undergraduate at University of Massachusetts Amherst studying Computer Science and Mathematics, with a concentration in Statistics and Data Science.
-Brother and Treasurer of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a male identifying, national social fraternity with a devotion to brotherhood and music.
-Currently seeking an internship in data science and data management to further skills, gain more experience, and most importantly apply what I have learned both independently and in courses to create a positive impact.

  • Knowledgeable in SQL, Java, C++, Python, C, Javascript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
    -Taken courses in Java, C, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python in highschool and college.
    -Self taught C++ through online courses.
    -Self taught HTML and CSS through creating portfolio website.
    -Taken data management courses in college utilizing SQL.
  • Experience with variety of softwares and environments.
    -Used VSCode in multiple courses, as well as outside of class, with a multitude of languages.
    -pgAdmin utilized in CS345: Practice and Application of Data Management (PostgreSQL)
    -Pycharm utilized in CS383: Artificial Intelligence (Python)
    -jGRASP utilized in CS121: Introduction to Problem Solving with Computers (Java)
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin
    -Can efficiently communicate with others in both languages.
    -Received Seal of Biliteracy in Mandarin.
  • Knowledgeable in Algebra, Calculus, and Statistics
    -Taken AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics in highschool.
    -Taken Multivariate Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Statistics in college.
  • (August 2023-Present) Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Treasurer
    -Preserving accurate records of chapter account and transactions, as well as updating the general ledger.
    -Organizing fundraiser events and co-chairing Social Finance Committee meetings to plan semester activities.
    -Ensuring no discrepancies in payments and accounts, and reporting all financial updates to the chapter.
  • (April 2021-Present) DoorDash Driver
    -Delivering food in safe and efficient manner.
    -Managing time and orders while on the go.
    -Maintaining five star rating and perfect completion rate.
  • (June 2023-July 2023) IT Support Internship
    -Provided desk-side and subject matter support for IT related services for employees in an office, clinical, and research laboratory setting.
    -Supported and troubleshooted system and network issues related to end-user, laboratory IT and VoIP equipment, according to standard operating procedures.
    -Collaborated directly with IT support teams for critical issues and adhere to department escalation policy.
    -Assisted with online data and documentation management.
  • (August 2022-May 2023) University of Massachusetts Amherst Minuteman Marching Band Field Staff
    -Welcomed and instructed new members during band camp.
    -Communicated between members and executive staff on logistics and plans.
    -Maintained section cohesion and cognizance.
  • (August 2020-June 2021) North Reading High School Marching Band Drum Major
    -Lead and conducted high school marching band.
    -Kept members and staff informed on important dates and plans.
    -Communicated with band director on music, marching, and logistics.
  • (August 2021-May 2025) University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Double major: BS in Computer Science, BS in Mathematics with a concentration in Statistics and Data Science.
    Dean's List.
    Data Science Club.
    Collegiate member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (October 2022-Present).
    Minuteman Marching Band (August 2021-May 2023).
    GPA: 3.5
  • (August 2017-June 2021) North Reading High School
    John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.
    Honor Roll.
    National Honor Society.
    Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band (Received Louis Armstrong Jazz Award).
    GPA: 3.96
  • Data
    Fascination in Data Science and its endless practicabilities in wide ranges of industries, from healthcare to finance to defence. Interested in learning more about data management and analysis, taking raw statistics and being able to express otherwise indecipherable data cleanly and efficiently.
  • Music
    Played Alto Saxophone since 2012. Taught privately in classical music untl 2015, and taught privately in jazz from 2018-2020. Performed in elementary, middle, and high school concerts, as well as venues at St. Theresa Parish and Trinity Evangelical Church, North Reading. Selected to play in 2018 MMEA Senior District Concert Band. Received Louis Armstrong Jazz Award in 2021. Performed in University of Massachusetts Amherst Minuteman Marching Band and Hoop and Ice Band, being selected as field staff for the former for the 2021-2022 season. Plays Alto, Soprano, and Baritone Saxophone for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia concerts.
  • Fitness
    Participated in Burbank YMCA Swim Club from 2013-2015. Played travel team basketball from 2014-2018 (B-Team 14-15, A-Team 15-18), and freshman team in 2018-2019. Began weightlifting in 2021, focusing on builing muscle mass and explosiveness with plyometrics. Current PR: Bench Press 225, Squat 390, Deadlift 425.
  • Paleontology and Archaeology
    Personal interest in the history of our planet and its organisms throughout the periods. Intrigued by the phenomena of evolution, adaptation, and species diversity as evident in fossil records. Favorite Geologic Period: Cambrian Period of the Paleozoic Era. Favorite extinct species: Allosaurus Fragilis.
  • Miscellaneous
    -Culinary Arts: Love cooking dishes from different regions of the world and watching culinary shows. Favorite homemade dish: Hand-pulled stir fry noodles.
    -Cantonese: Learning how to speak Cantonese, which is vastly different from Mandarin and has over double the tone inflections.
    -Minecraft: Enjoy playing on both Java and Bedrock edition, vanilla or modded. Created own 1.16 mod for AP Computer Science.

My Projects

Promises and APIs

Project in TypeScript and JavaScript that utilized APIs to display relevant and updated weather and geographical information from an online database. Also included an independent application that, given user input, would display a recipe given the user's choice of protein and region.

Cryptography Bot

Project in C which focused on the use of sockets to communicate and decipher code using Caesar cipher which must be then sent back to the server.

Reinforcement Learning

Project in Python in which Q-learning and value iteration was implemented onto different Markov Decision Process agents in the form of Pac-Man. Visualized and compared the importance of exploration vs exploitation and how an agent would learn through trial and error.

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Contact Me

shangk2015@gmail.com

781-666-0108

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