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Education
Emory University (2004–)
- M.S. in Computer Science
- B.S. in Chemistry
- B.A. in Computer Science
- Honors: Deans List (3 semesters)
Experience
Google Summer of Code (2008)
Open Source Programmer
- Created an open source Ruby project to implement common algorithms and data structures
- Implemented key data structures in C for faster performance
- Mentored by Ruby Central, funded by Google
- Contributions continued to date
Emory University-Center for Private Equity and Hedge Funds (2008)
Web Developer
- Used Radiant, a Ruby on Rails CMS solution, with custom extensions
European Institute of Chemistry and Biology, Bordeaux, France (Summer 2007)
Research/Programming Intern
- Wrote server/client code in Java and Ruby to manage computer simulations on hundreds of
distributed nodes on the French supercomputer grid, Grid’5000
- Simulations were part of a physical chemistry study on protein interaction with lipid bilayers
Emory University—Cherry Emerson Center of Scientific Computing (2006–2007)
Research/Programming Intern
- Designed and conducted computer simulations of lipid micelle systems under Dr. James Kindt
- Wrote Ruby programs for data analysis
- Presented findings at a poster session
- Funded by the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Emory
Emory University—Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science (2005–2006)
Teaching Assistant
- Designed labs and graded schoolwork for two introductory programming classes in Java
Newton Community Education, Newton Summer School (2003-2004)
Web Developer
- Developed e-commerce websites in PHP for my high school
- Implemented shopping cart for online registration of classes
- Streamlined billing system by interfacing directly with online credit card gateway
Technical Skills
- Programming Languages: Ruby, C, Java, SQL, and PHP
- Web Development: Ruby on Rails, Merb, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL
- Learning functional programming in Haskell and Common Lisp
- Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and French.
Activities
Rower and Secretary of Emory Crew (2005-2007)
- Competed in regional and national level races, including the Head of the Charles
- Created Rowbook.com, a social networking site for rowers and tool to keep track of workouts
- Authored biannual newsletters that helped raise enough money for two new racing boats
Webmaster
- Created websites for the Emory Student Government Association, Atlanta Fast-a-Thon, Emory
Alternative Investments Group, and Emory Crew