Education
Fullstack Academy
Jan. 2020 - July 2020
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Immersive full stack software development bootcamp with an 8% acceptance rate, which entailed 1000+ hours of coding
CUNY Baruch College
Sep. 2015 - May 2020
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Bachelor of Business Administration, GPA: 3.6/4.00
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Major: Accounting (150 Credits)
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Minor(s): Communications and Psychology
Leadership
Alpha Kappa Psi
(Professional Business Fraternity)
May 2018 - May 2019
Treasurer
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Collected and organized receipts and contributions, reconciling with the budget to boost financial accuracy and accountability.
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Developed fundraising strategies which increased cash flow by 25% and the fraternity's ability to finance events and initiatives.
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Conducted regular audits of financial transactions and budgets, identifying areas for cost savings and ensuring compliance.
Feb. 2018 - June 2018
Audit Director
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Assisted the treasurer in managing and maintaining the financial records and budget of the organization, gaining valuable experience in financial management and budgeting.
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Observed and participated in financial strategy development and implementation, gaining insight into fundraising and investment initiatives.
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Worked closely with the treasurer and other members of the organization to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial policies and procedures and their role in ensuring the long-term financial stability of the organization.
Ascend (Pan-Asian Business Professional Organization)
Sep. 2016 - Dec. 2016
Legacy Leadership Mentee
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Selected to participate in a 10-week intensive professional training program to become a leader of tomorrow.
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Acquired knowledge in professional skills such as networking, resume-building, public speaking, and interviewing.
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Performed weekly presentations on different topics ranging from stock pitches to elevator speeches to my cohort.
Professional
Experience
Chingu
May 2024 - Present
Software Engineer
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable web applications during six-week sprints, successfully delivering projects on time including two applications; a fitness tracker and a rich text editor utilizing modern frameworks.
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Actively participated in daily stand-ups and retrospectives, engaging in pair programming sessions to exchange technical knowledge and conduct code reviews, ensuring high-quality standards that improve maintainability and streamline debugging.
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Commended by colleagues for outstanding teamwork and technical contributions, fostering inspiration and collaboration.
ScaleAI
Dec 2023 - June 2024
AI Training Specialist
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Guided interactions with Large Language Models (LLMs), improving performance through the optimization of training processes via iterative evaluation, resulting in a 20% increase in response accuracy and improved output quality across various queries.
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Identified and categorized performance gaps (Loss Buckets) by implementing robust data-driven metrics, enabling targeted improvements in model responses, leading to a 15% reduction in variances and an increase in the overall reliability of AI outputs.
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Executed data annotation and exploratory data analysis (EDA), delivering 98% quality assurance and key actionable insights.
Gamer's Choice
Apr. 2022 - Oct 2023
Software Engineer
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Designed and launched the company’s e-commerce website using Shopify Liquid, ReactJS, and Ruby on Rails, integrating custom features like user reviews, inventory management, and automated discounts, increasing sales by 25% within three months.
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Developed a custom Python and Rails-based web-scraping tool to extract Amazon sales data, automate the generation of Excel reports, and convert the orders into packing slips, significantly improving order processing time and inventory turnover by 40%.
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Collaborated with upper management to prototype designs using Figma, ensuring alignment with business goals and user experience, and implemented real-time reporting on sales and inventory using GraphQL, Shopify API, and data analytics.
Deloitte & Touche
Sep. 2019 - Sep. 2021
Senior Audit Assistant
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Tested client financial systems, identifying gaps in internal controls and ensuring compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
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Leveraged data analysis tools to detect trends and anomalies, improving the accuracy of audit reports and financial statements.
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Developed and implemented custom Excel macros through the use of VBA, which significantly automated repetitive audit tasks;
reducing manual effort by 30%, minimizing data entry errors, and cutting down on overall audit processing time. -
Collaborated with teams across finance, operations, and compliance to prepare and present comprehensive audit reports,
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Trained junior staff on key audit procedures, including account reconciliation and in-depth analysis of the general ledger.
June 2019 - Aug 2019
Audit & Assurance Intern
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Conducted detailed reconciliation of financial data from the general ledger and trial balance, systematically reviewing bank statements and accounts receivable/payable ledgers to ensure overall accuracy and swiftly identify any discrepancies.
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Participated in comprehensive internal training to deepen knowledge of audit methods, financial reporting, and tax regulations, with a focus on balance sheet management, profit/loss statement analysis, and enhancing technical accounting skills.
Aulder Capital
Oct. 2017 - June 2018
Acquisitions Analyst Intern
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Evaluated 100+ potential real estate acquisitions, thoroughly analyzing comprehensive financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively inform investment strategies and optimize portfolio performance for long-term success.
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Conducted market rent and sales analyses using REIS and Yardi, resulting in a successful acquisition valued at $44.5 million.
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Developed and meticulously maintained detailed financial models to forecast cash flows, perform sensitivity analyses, and
accurately calculate internal rates of return (IRR), significantly enhancing decision-making processes for investment proposals.
Maybank
June 2017 - Sep. 2017
Accounting/Finance Intern
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Conducted bank reconciliations for 50+ accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and internal records, enhancing the accuracy of financial reporting and maintaining the integrity of the company's accounting system.
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Prepared comprehensive budgets by analyzing overhead expenses and variances, employing MS Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting to visualize financial data, contributing to a 10% reduction in overall costs.
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Supported month-end closing processes by accurately recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts payable and receivable, and preparing journal entries, contributing to timely financial statement preparation and comprehensive analysis.
Languages
JavaScript
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Python
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TypeScript
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Java
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Ruby
Frameworks/Libraries
React
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Redux
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Node.js
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Express.js
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Material-UI
Nuxt
Phaser.js
JQuery
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Flask
Rails
NextJS
TailwindCSS
Database Management/ORM
MySQL
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PostgreSQL
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MongoDB
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GraphQL
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Redis
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SQLAlchemy
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SQLite3
Cloud
AWS​
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Firebase
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Supabase
Testing
Jest​
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Vitest
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PyTest
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Cypress.io
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Tools/Other
HTML​
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CSS
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Git
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Docker
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Webpack
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Socket.io
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Technologies
INterests
Esports, Basketball, Bodybuilding, Cognitive Neuroscience, Reading, Daytrading, Biking, Piano