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Daisy Shu

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Computer Science student, web developer, technology and business enthusiast.

Computer Science student, web developer, technology and business enthusiast.

Education

I am a junior studying Computer Science in the College of Engineering at Cornell University.

Class of 2022

I graduated from Wayland High School.

Class of 2018

Experience

Work Experience

HP

HP Summer Scholar Intern

Home

June 2020-July 2020

I actively participated in a six-week professional development program on Personal Systems, Gaming, Print, Software & Data Analytics, Supply Chain, and Sales. I explored technology in core business areas, and learned so much from the amazing top senior leaders from HP.

Cornell Engineering Registrar

Student Administrator

Ithaca, NY

February 2020-Present

This is my current on-campus job. I assist with paperwork regarding Engineering students adding/dropping classes, petitioning credits, room reservations or changes, and any concerns they may have. I am also responsible for answering phone calls from students and faculty. Due to the pandemic, it is still uncertain if student workers for the Cornell Engineering Registrar will be needed.

Girls Who Code (GWC)

Volunteer

Ithaca, NY

September 2019-Present

I administered weekly presentations on JavaScript fundamentals and assisted high school students on JavaScript projects.

iD Tech Camps

AI & Machine Learning Instructor

Boston, MA

June 2019-August 2019

I taught AI and Machine Learning courses in Python on Ubuntu to students ages 13-17 at Harvard University, Bentley University, and St. Mark’s School. I imported various datasets to TensorFlow to create neural networks in Jupyter Notebook. I also taught Roblox and Imaginative Game Design to students ages 9-12 and Scratch to students ages 7-9. I enjoyed preparing each student to present course-specific final projects at weekly family showcase.

Alzheimer’s Association

Special Events: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Intern

Waltham, MA

May 2017-August 2017

I planned the largest annual fundraising and public awareness event in Greater Boston and raised over $1.4 million for the non-profit organization. I cultivated relationships with local institutions and regional companies to gain corporate sponsorships. I also wrote Excel macros to streamline outreach to past and new walkers on mailing lists.

PANDORA Jewelry, LLC

Sales Associate

Natick, MA

December 2018-January 2019

I exceeded company sales goals by utilizing sales techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer. I recommended merchandise selections or helps to locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires. I performed register transactions, such as ringing purchases, exchanges/returns, and processing cash or credit payments.

Newton Chinese Language School

Teacher Assistant

Newton, MA

January 2015-June 2015

I taught Chinese language (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) and culture to children in grades 2 through 4.

Sunrise of Wayland

Head Volunteer

Wayland, MA

September 2014-May 2018

I consistently volunteered at local senior home for at least seven hours per week, totaling over 1000 community service hours. I organized and coordinated daily activities, planned social events, served meals and snacks, and specialized in interacting one-on-one with elders who have dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Projects

Stock Portfolio Optimization Engine

Personal Project

Home

May 2020

I developed a real-time stock lookup system, in which users customize and optimize their portfolios using Yahoo Finance data. I ensured the engine projects stock statistics, portfolio annualized expected returns, volatility, and visualizations. I executed portfolio optimization techniques in Python, including maximizing Sharpe ratio or minimizing volatility.

Engineers Without Borders - Project Team

Business and Design Subteam Member

Ithaca, NY

October 2018-Present

I redesigned the team website using Cyberduck, and built alumni page using Mapbox GL JS and Google Sheets API. I oversaw technical workshops on LaTeX, Microsoft Azure, GitHub, Neural Networks, Linear Programming, and Excel. I helped my team crowdfund over $25,000 for members to travel to Sunuka, Tanzania to implement and design a water irrigation system that will provide instant access to water and increase agriculture, i.e. crop yield, within the community. Other responsibilities included creating team poster, updating news on social media platforms, and designing semester team apparel.

Hackathon at Cornell

Team Lead, Laundry Day App

Ithaca, NY

November 2018-December 2018

I headed a team of four: two front-end developers (including myself), a back-end developer, and a UI designer to create an iOS app in Swift dedicated to simplify the college dorm laundry process. Laundry Day aims to keep track of other students’ finished laundry loads, "to-wash" lists, convenient machine timer, and broken machines, so students will never forget to take out their laundry.

Check out my GitHub for more!

Leadership

Cornell University Admissions

Orientation Leader

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I advised freshman students and aided their transition to college during orientation week through multiple virtual meetings.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Faculty Relations Officer

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I planned two large-scale events for students to meet and network with professors and staff. I also created invitations, contacted and communicated among Engineering faculty and student leaders, and ordered meal service.

Cornell University Class Councils

Class of 2022 Representative

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I helped plan and organize events to foster unity for the Class of 2022 that enriches student experience, such as the Pink Gala, Pups n’ Prelims, Convocation, Senior Days and many other philanthropy and fundraising events.

Kappa Delta Sorority

Events Chair

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I was responsible for managing a $12,000 budget for an all-women’s philanthropy organization and coordinates multiple organizational outing venues and transportation logistics for over 200 persons.

Skills

  • HTML5
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  • Python
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  • Java
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  • OCaml
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  • Swift
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  • JavaScript
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