Chris Cheng
 

Skills & Experiences

 
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Why Probability and Statistics?


I believe the true allure to studying statistics is the fact that it can be applied to any real life situation. The application of statistics in terms of data science can be used to promote efficiency of past or current processes. With a combination of probability, I strongly believe that statistics can even be used to predict the future!

I am actively seeking an opportunity to utilize knowledge and passion in probability and statistics to apply to data science. I will appreciate any opportunities that will give me an experience of what it’s like to apply the knowledge I learned as an undergraduate to real world examples.


Skills & Abilities



Education


 
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June 2020

University of California - San Diego

Bachelor of Science, Probability and Statistics

Relevant Coursework: Mathematical Modelling I & II, Math Statistics I & II, Calculus-Base Probability & Statistics, Stochastic Process I & II, Introduction to Computer Science Java, Multivariable Calculus, Applied Linear Algebra, General Biology w/ Lab

Achievements / Awards

  • Chancellor’s Scholarship – top 1% of the entering class

  • San Diego Education Fund STEM Scholarship

  • Jones Family Foundation Scholarship

  • BPT Lynda Mary Parsons Scholarship

  • Provost’s Honor – Maintaining a current GPA of 3.5 and above


Experience


Data Intern

June 2019 - August 2019

Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research/ Advanced Chemical Transport

  • Conducted data entry across 24 laboratories; designed a tool to automate parsing large, complex raw datasets

  • Created concise reports to highlight patterns of chemical surplus and shortages to improve laboratories efficiency

  • Trained coworkers on the use of many data analyzation and visualization tools

  • Applied Six Sigma practices and guidelines to improve official laboratorial standards


Program Assistant

June 2017 - September 2017

UC San Diego Retirement Resource Association & Emeriti Association

  • Merge data from various sources to create a more centralized data platform for easy data manipulation and data entry utilizing Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access

  • Handled and recorded financial transactions

  • Supported the financial accountant by generating reports summarizing all financial transactions pertaining to incoming cash flow

  • Assisted in organizing, coordinating, and running events

  • Created flyers and updated website for events

Pfenex Biotechnology

  • Organized and executed experiments under the guidance of lead scientists. Participated in experiments in hopes to get a better understanding of bacteria and viruses

  • Prepared fermentation culture medium and assembled/sterilized fermentation equipment

  • Performed routine sampling of fermentations, ensuring the accuracy of measurements for all batches of the current ongoing experiment. Sampled each batch of bacteria with 96-wells plates

  • Measured and recorded pH and cell concentration using biological instruments; then processed data into SQL database

  • Ran statistical analysis to visualize time-based trends, multiple regression for data correlation, and data variance

Biology Intern

June 2015 - August 2015