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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Working to develop an algorithm that reliably forecasts fundraising events in early stage startups
• Algorithm will eventually be deployed on startup database to identify which companies are most likely to be receptive to investment

• Optimized campaign strategy, potential voter appeal, and targeted outreach and fundraising efforts
• Reviewed voting and donation data to identify the most effective use of campaign resources
• Campaign efforts resulted in a successful election and garnered 65.4% of the vote

Vermont, United States

• Executive appointment to Vermont Governor Phil Scott’s task force for COVID-19 response in the State of Vermont.
• Provided data analysis, pandemic briefings, and strategic counsel to Governor Phil Scott and Commissioner Mike Pieciak
• Co-created the active case algorithm used by the State to estimate current infections in Vermont
• Built and maintained the map used to determine Vermont's travel restrictions in summer 2020 (the first COVID-19 map to use a county-by-county approach, which has now been adopted by the CDC)
• Analyzed accuracy of consultant forecasts and advised State regarding their retainer resulting in $500,000 in saved fees
• Consulted on modeling issues at the request of other departments, including economic projections, police staffing forecasts, medical care wait times, and business climate trends

Brattleboro, VT

• Transitioned students from home school environments to the Vermont public school system by working to address weaknesses and differences in curriculum
• Designed lesson plans and worked one on one with students

Brattleboro VT, USA

• Taught math, science, english, social studies, and Chinese at public elementary, middle, and high schools in Windham County, Vermont.

New Haven, CT

• Led admissions, science, engineering, architectural, and historical tours of Yale University. Served as a representative of the Admissions Office, offering advice and guidance to prospective applicants
• Provided tours in Mandarin Chinese
• Participated in panels discussing various aspects of university life and the college admissions process

New Haven, CT

• Developed a closed feedback loop to implement in models of the human hand with potential applications in enhanced prosthetic limbs, dexterous robotic manipulation, and a broader theory of systematic actuator and.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics

9-12

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian, Student Body (President), National Honor Society (President), National Merit Scholar, Marjot.