Adam Perez

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San Diego, California, United States

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Timeline
About me
Duke University | Computer Science + Economics + Math | Founder @ PathFinder | Valedictorian (Class of 2023)
Education
- Duke University
  2023 - 2027
  Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science and Economics (Double Major), Math Minor
  Activities and Societies: Duke Quantitative Finance, Duke Applied Machine Learning, Duke Chess, Dean's List with Distinction Cumulative GPA: 4.0
- Coronado High School
  2019 - 2023
  -Valedictorian of the class of 2023 -Treasurer on the NHS Executive Board-Founder of Project Read Every Day, which works to hold book fairs at Emerson/Bandini Elementary, and under-resourced school. Books and prizes were collected and distributed to the school.
Experience
- Project Read Every Day
  Jun 2020 - May 2024
  Founder
  Created and launched a literacy program as a proactive measure to address educational and wealth disparities. Collected 10,000+ books, organized monthly book fairs, and established partnerships with organizations to donate books and educational toys to incentivize participation. Assisted the school in applying for a grant, gathered feedback and support from teachers, and actively recruited teenagers to participate in the initiative.To learn more: http://www.coronadonewsca.com/news/coronado_island_news/chs-student-adam-perez-successfully-implements-project-read-every-day/article_f7a517f6-27e8-11ed-8ef2-1b37e07347dd.html Show less
- Duke Applied Machine Learning Group
  Sept 2023 - now
  Software Engineering Intern
  -Data Science and Machine Learning division
- McKinsey & Company
  Apr 2024 - May 2024
  McKinsey First Year Leadership Program
  Selected to McKinsey & Company’s First Leadership Program; developed leadership and problem-solving skills alongside a talented and highly selective cohort.
- PathFinder
  Jul 2024 - now
  Founder
  In progress...
- The D. E. Shaw Group
  Sept 2024 - Sept 2024
  D.E. Shaw Connect Participant
- Jane Street
  Dec 2024 - now
  Jane Street IN FOCUS program
  - Quantitative Trading
Licenses & Certifications
- Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning
  Stanford Online
  Jul 2024
  View certificate
- Advanced Learning Algorithms
  Stanford Online
  Jun 2024
  View certificate
- Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification
  Stanford Online
  May 2024
  View certificate
- Leaders on Fast Track: Leadership Institute Summit
  Hispanic Heritage Foundation
  Jul 2023
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Adam Perez
  Valedictorian Coronado High School Jun 2023 Valedictorian, Class of 2023. Delivered an impactful graduation speech at commencement. Article: https://coronadotimes.com/news/2023/06/21/chs-class-of-2023-valedictorian-salutatorian-adam-perez-ryan-kimura/ Speech: http://www.coronadonewsca.com/news/coronado_island_news/adam-perez-2023-chs-valedictorian-address/article_4571cf58-16b6-11ee-bac0-235e324acfff.html
- Awarded to Adam Perez
  The President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award Coronado High School May 2023 A civil award bestowed by the President of the United States for service to others. Multiple service projects for the betterment of communities.
- Awarded to Adam Perez
  The Edward J. Sheil Memorial Award/Scholarship Coronado High School Apr 2023 Earned recognition and scholarship for demonstrating exceptional scholastic achievement, innovation potential, integrity, and character.
- Awarded to Adam Perez
  Advanced Placement Scholar With Distinction College Board Mar 2023 Outstanding performance in Advanced Placement exams, attaining the highest honors.
- Awarded to Adam Perez
  Hispanic Heritage Youth Foundation Gold Medallion and Scholarship Hispanic Heritage Foundation Feb 2023 Received the gold medal out of 30,000 applicants for demonstrated leadership, scholarship, character, and service to others.
- Awarded to Adam Perez
  San Diego County Salute to Education Award and Scholarship Ford Jan 2023 Earned honor for achieving scholar excellence, leadership in service to communities, and character.
- Awarded to Adam Perez
  National Honor Society Recognition and Scholarship National Honors Society Nov 2022 Prestigious award for outstanding achievement in four pillars: Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. Demonstrated effective leadership as the Elected Executive Board Treasurer, spearheading positive change within a community while consistently upholding high standards of character.
Volunteer Experience
- Treasurer on the Executive Board
  Issued by National Honor Society on May 2021
  Associated with Adam Perez