Alvin Xiao

Alvin Xiao

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Math and CS @ UC San Diego

  • Education

    • UC San Diego

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics and Computer Science

      Relevant Coursework: Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Systems Programming, Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory, Statistical Methods

    • Staten Island Tech High School

      2017 - 2021

      Relevant Coursework: Multivariable Calculus, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Macroeconomics, AP Calculus BC, AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP Russian

  • Experience

    • Staten Island Tech High School

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
      Tutor

      Compiled daily lessons, kept careful records of attendance, and gave math lectures. Helped integrate a new system: a hybrid of classroom discussions and individualized tutoring.

    • Acuinas

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Data Analysis Intern

      Explored XGBoost model via Jupyter and Colaboratory notebooks for predictive analytics in music industry. Calibrated hyperparameters in Python to observe and optimize performance of model. Coordinated responsibilities of 2 team members to maximize efficiency and progress towards project.

    • UC San Diego

      Nov 2021 - Sept 2022
      Administrative Assistant

      Configured large, unsorted spreadsheets as specialized reports via Excel, expediting event preparation processes.Modernized outdated templates and programs to have more efficient functionality and design.Documented ongoing projects and methods comprehensively for future reference.

    • UC San Diego

      Oct 2023 - May 2024
      Research Assistant

      Leveraged Python and NLP techniques to extract meaningful insights about maternal burnout from online posts. Employed prompting methods and large language models for accurate text and sentiment classification. Conducted research on modern prompting methods comparing their strengths in various applications.

    • San Diego Housing Commission

      Oct 2023 - now
      Data Analysis Intern

      Compile DEI statistics into detailed data summaries to assess and improve company diversity and inclusion. Analyze key trends in ongoing business program, highlighting discrepancies between data and actual outcomes. Create clear and impactful visualizations to communicate findings and facilitate data-driven decision-making.

    • Regeneron

      Jun 2024 - now
      Data Operations Intern
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alvin Xiao
      AP Scholar with Distinction College Board 2021
    • Awarded to Alvin Xiao
      Gold Medalist - Olympiada of Spoken Russian American Council of Teachers of Russian 2019