Alvin Xiao

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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large, unsorted spreadsheets as specialized reports via Excel, expediting event preparation processes.Modernized outdated templates and programs to have more efficient functionality and design.Documented ongoing projects and methods comprehensively for future reference.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Regeneron

  Jun 2024 - now

  Data Operations Intern