PhD Candidate in Operations Research

Lawrence Chow

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Education

**** – 2014

Stanford University

• Ph.D. in Operations Research (expected September 2014)

Cumulative GPA: 3.93/4

Dissertation: Optimal Resource Discovery and Utilization for Wireless Networked Services

Sample Coursework: Machine Learning, Stochastic Systems & Control, Simulation, Optimization, Graphical Models, Intro to Databases

2003 – 2007

Columbia University

New York, NY

• B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Applied Physics, M.S. in Applied Mathematics

Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4

Research Experience

2008 – present

Stanford University, Department of Management Science and Engineering; Ph.D. Candidate

Stanford, CA

• Built models to learn the optimal use of network resources in bandwidth intensive applications

• Implemented new wireless network infrastructure supporting seamless video streaming at T-Labs (Deutsche Telekom) in Berlin

• Developed methodology for learning and detecting abrupt changes in health monitoring applications

Summer 2012

Fujitsu Laboratories of America; Research Intern

Sunnyvale, CA

• Established an algorithmic platform for real-time physiological data processing for designing personalized wellness monitors

• Investigated physiological responses to workplace stress and various relaxation strategies

• Created tools for sanitizing and visualizing longitudinal data sets collected from wearable biosensors

2010 – 2011

Haileo, Inc.; Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

• Designed pattern recognition algorithms to identify and classify images from fashion-related websites

• Built and tested strategies for dynamic advertisement placement in a running web video

Summer 2006

Barclays Capital; Sales and Trading Summer Analyst

New York, NY

• Built times series models analyzing CPI seasonality and its pricing impact on inflation-linked derivatives

• Prepared weekly market overviews and trade ideas in fixed income and commodities markets

• Researched investment patterns of state-run pension funds and presented business opportunities to senior sales management

Summer 2005

Columbia Plasma Physics Laboratory; Research Assistant

New York, NY

• Designed and constructed electronic measurement probes

• Led the undergraduate involvement to confine pure electron plasmas on a magnetic surface

Activities

2009 - present

Stanford Outdoor Education Program; Trip Leader and Instructor

Stanford, CA

• Led backcountry workshops for students to practice wilderness skills such as winter camping and rock climbing

• Lectured on topics ranging from mountaineering and nutrition to group dynamics and risk management

2007 - 2009

Stanford Management and Operations Research Engineering Students; Founder and Financial Officer

Stanford, CA

• Launched a interdisciplinary seminar series to promote collaboration between students in various fields of management science

2004 - 2007

Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs; Director

New York, NY

• Created annual business plan competitions to help promising young entrepreneurs develop and implement their business ideas

• Organized entrepreneurship seminars; topics include finance, capital raising, real estate, intellectual property, and marketing

Summer 2004

WKCR FM New York; DJ

New York, NY

• Programmed and broadcasted weekly radios shows over the New York Tri-State Region

Skills and Interests

Computing

C/C++, Matlab, R, Python, Perl, Java, SQL

Interests

Rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing, golf, violin, blackjack

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

L. Chow, N. Bambos, “Real-Time Physiological Stream Processing for Health Monitoring Services,” Proceedings of IEEE Healthcom, 2013.

L. Chow, B. Collins, N. Bambos, et al., “Channel Aware Rebuffering for Wireless Media Streaming with Handoff Control,” Proceedings of IEEE Globecom, 2013.

L. Chow, N. Bambos, J. Singh, “Channel Exploration for Wireless Media Streaming,” Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Communications, 2014.

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