Generally Speaking
I am a high-signal communicator. In a world of noise, I value brevity, precision, and the strategic use of humor to bridge gaps between cross-functional teams. I like to call myself a Humor Retriever — loyal to the joke, always chasing the laugh, and firmly believing that if you can’t explain a complex system with a smile, you don't understand it well enough.
My academic journey began with a fascination for Physics, which evolved into a BEng and BS in Food Science & Engineering. Far from just "cooking," this path allowed me to apply rigorous engineering principles — thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and process control — to volatile biological systems at CAU and Cornell. It taught me how to manage the unpredictable, a skill that translates surprisingly well to debugging distributed systems.
After three years in the biotech industry navigating the complexities of lab ops and project management, I recognized that software is the ultimate lever for engineering impact. Now, at Penn MCIT, I am merging my industry-hardened project management experience with deep technical training. I view this "second chance" at education not just as a pivot, but as a systematic upgrade of my toolkit.
Currently, I am seeking a 2026 Summer TPM Internship where I can apply my unique blend of engineering rigor and full-stack development. I prepare for the worst, architect for the best, and debug everything in between. If you’d like to discuss systems, agentic workflows, or tell a joke that’s actually funnier than mine, feel free to reach out. I monitor my inbox with the latency of a high-frequency trading system.
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Computer & Information Technology
Aug 2025 - May 2027 (expected)
| GPA: 4.0 |
| Thriving through learning… |
| Courses: Software Development, Computer Systems, Data Structure & Algorithm (Spring 2026) |
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Aug 2018 - May 2022
"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."
| MAGNA CUM LAUDE |
| Member of CALS Honor Society |
| Major GPA: 3.9; Minor GPA: 4.0 |
| Courses: Product Development, Spreadsheet Modeling, Market Research |
China Agricultural University
Bachelor of Engineering in Food Science & Engineering
Aug 2018 - Nov 2022
| Dual Degree Program |
| Top 1% student |
| Courses: Principles of Mechanics, Linear Algebra, all bio & Chem & Phys |
Experience
A worldwide e-commerce and distribution company in biotech that connects global suppliers and clients.
| Directed business development, sales operations, and logistics, driving growth initiatives and improving operational efficiency |
| Negotiated partnership agreements with 100+ global companies, contributing to 85% of total sales revenue |
| Implemented email marketing automation with JavaScript and analyzed customer data using Python to optimize sales strategies |
| Represented the company at major U.S. pharmaceutical and biotech conferences; trained staff on market trends and adapted strategies to industry developments |
We help characterize the nutritional, genetic and hormonal determinants of mineral metabolism on maternal and child health.
| Initiated role through onsite internship (Jun – Aug 2022) and was invited to return as a part-time remote coordinator to continue supporting clinical studies |
| Recruited, screened, and retained human subjects, ensuring compliance with clinical research protocols and IRB requirements |
| Coordinated participant scheduling and visits; assisted with IRB submissions, protocol development, and SOP documentation |
| Performed statistical data analysis of dietary recall datasets using Python, R, and JMP to support research outcomes |
| Oversaw biospecimen handling, storage, and quality control; managed lab operations and collaborated closely with PI and study team |
A global independent market leader in genomics, clinical studies and BioPharma Contract Development and Manufacturing.
| Trained in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) |
| Performed client sample testing and assay development in a BSL-2 environment, adhering to cGMP/GLP and USP guidelines. |
| Operated, calibrated, and maintained HPLC, CE, osmometer, turbidimeter, and UV-Vis spectrophotometer |
| Presented assay development progress and sample analysis results to senior management, aligning tasks with departmental goals |
Projects
A gamified health tracking and life simulation app
| Gamifying health - Your real-world choices power a virtual character |
| Providing a safe stress outlet - Prank your virtual octopus boss instead of real confrontation |
| Anti-hustle philosophy - Our AI companion Pearl actively discourages overwork |
| Making tracking fun - Ocean theme, pixel art, and playful interactions |
Digging through binaries to uncover the code beneath.
| Designed 3-module reverse engineering system translating LC4 binary object files into assembly language |
| Implemented memory-safe linked list with dynamic allocation achieving 100% Valgrind validation across test cases |
| Developed binary file parser supporting CODE/DATA/SYMBOL sections with proper big-endian conversion handling |
| Created instruction decoder for arithmetic operations supporting both register and immediate addressing modes |
| Established comprehensive build system with Makefile automation, unit tests, and open-source documentation |
A professional web-based application for comprehensive genetic variant analysis
| Architected multi-API integration system for genetic variant annotation with clinical interpretation |
| Designed gene symbol search feature and ACMG-compliant pathogenicity visualizations |
| Directed API selection strategy and performance optimization (95% faster with caching) |
| Established comprehensive testing framework (24 test cases) and Docker deployment pipeline |
| Balanced technical trade-offs between feature scope, user experience, and development timeline |
Tired of typos? Let this spell checker find mistakes and suggest the best fixes automatically.
| A Java command-line application that detects misspelled words and suggests corrections using custom similarity algorithms. |
"21, baby!"
| A Java implementation of a one-player card game called Blackjack Solitaire, where the player attempts to build hands with values as close to 21 as possible without exceeding 21. |
Bioavailability of Docosahexaenoic Acid From Biofortified Chicken
| Participated in the Empowering U.S. Broiler Production for Transformation and Sustainability project with a grant from USDA |
| Analyzed and interpreted fatty acids content in human studies using JMP and Excel, gained expertise in JMP |
| Completed an oral presentation and poster session titled Bioavailability of DHA From Biofortified Chicken |
Even the gut microbiota of honeybees is powerful.
| Our results illustrate the prevalence of strain-level variations in the metabolic potentials and the distributions of antibiotic-resistant genes in Chinese bumblebee gut bacteria |
| Performed honeybee dissections, sample collection, PCR sequencing, and meta-analysis of sequencing data; contributing 30h/week for two years |
| Portions of my work were incorporated into an additional publications on PNAS, contributing to the study of gut microbiota |
More About Me
I tend to live a fairly structured and disciplined life, but outside of work and study, I have a few simple joys — free food, quality sleep, and watching soccer games.
Before I immersed myself in science, I spent my early years as a semi-professional Go player. By age 10, I had reached a ranking among the top 30 in my province — a milestone that required countless hours of strategic thinking and discipline. Then came AlphaGo. Its emergence didn't discourage me; instead, it sparked a profound fascination with artificial intelligence and what it could achieve. That moment planted a seed — a desire to understand, embrace, and even challenge the AI revolution. In many ways, my journey from the Go board to computer science is less about changing paths and more about continuing the same match, just with different opponents.
Besides enhancing my technical background, I am also preparing to volunteer at the FIFA 2026 World Cup in Philly. I steer clear of high-impact workouts — mostly because I'd like to keep all my joints intact — so swimming has become my sport of choice. When life slows down, I swim about 25 km a month. My favorite athletes Fan Zhendong, Zhang Weili, and Kylian Mbappé — have always inspired me. Their character, resilience, and dedication to their goals continue to motivate me in my own pursuits.
I am an early-to-bed, early-to-rise kind of person — late nights and I simply don't get along. I enjoy calm, mellow music, and my favorite artist and producer is Khalil Fong. I’ve always admired his calm and kind nature, as well as his dedication and professionalism, which I consistently strive to learn from.
I am also a certified BLS provider. Amid a busy life, earning my Basic Life Support certification reminded me of the true power of contribution—to step beyond grades, projects, and deadlines, and to be prepared to make a real difference when every second counts.
Cooking is how I connect with myself — it’s quiet, grounding, and creative. I haven’t had sugar or dairy in years and never drink, so making simple, healthy meals brings me a sense of balance and home. Of course, free food is the exception, and I secretly adore basque cheesecake and triple chocolate cookies.