Hong Doan

Experience

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  Institute of Biotechnology. Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Student Researcher

  Research topic: Selection of Bacteria Strains from Vietnam Marine Environment Capable of Degrading Polyethylene

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  Institute of Genomics Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Laboratory Assistant

  Research: Studying Variants in Genes Relating to Inborn Biliary Atresia by Whole-exome Sequencing

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  Grinnell College

  May 2021 - now

  • Assisting students in building statistical models and data visualization using Python, R, and MATLAB• Using a pre-trained machine learning model to identify levels of depression for text in a dataset scrapped fromReddit• Collecting and cleaning textual data for social science research • Implemented a compiler plugin for Haskell functional programming language to extract syntax and typesinformation.• Conducted preliminary analysis of syntax and types patterns in 2900 Haskell packages• Collaborating with a professor and a partner to design a study on how static-type systems influenceprogrammers’ computational thinking • Lead weekly mentor sessions and prepare worksheets following courses’ concepts and coding problems in Scheme, C, and Java• Providing constructive feedback on structure, design, readability, and testing of coding projects• Grade 300+ students’ comprehension of written assignments and projects• Discussing regularly with the professor about student progress and class organization • Collaborated with a Scrum team on a web-based graphics application teaching computational thinking• Implemented interactive workspace feature for tutorial pages using React.js• Set up a PostgreSQL database and implemented a user authentication system

  • Mentor @ Data Analysis and Social Inquiry Lab

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Developer @ Software and Language Lab

    May 2023 - now

  • Computer Science and Statistics Peer Educator

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Web Developer @ Glimmer Lab

    May 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Citi

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  Early ID Technology Leadership Program
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  Purdue University College of Engineering

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research Assistant @ Biomechanics Lab

  • Implemented a C program stimulating cell-environment interactions in the early stage of cell migration and cancer metastasis• Quantitatively analyzed time series data of mechanical characteristics using MATLAB/Python• Submitted a technical paper and presented at Purdue SURF Symposium