Project Manager Team Lead

Justin Shi

San Jose, CA 669-***-**** ******.*******@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/justin-shi0

EDUCATION

Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering May 2028

Valley Christian High School - San Jose, CA May 2025

Grade Point Average (GPA): 4.00 (UW) 4.6522 (W); High Honors (All Semesters)

●Related Coursework: Stanford CS106B Programming Abstractions, Data Structures and Algorithms, AP CSA (4), AP Physics C E&M (5), AP Physics C Mechanics (5), AP Calculus BC (5), Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics (5)

●Clubs/Activities: Competitive Programming Club (ACSL & USACO), Math Team (Math League & AMC10)

●Leadership: Computer Outreach Club (President), ISS Research Lab (Team Lead), Gift Genie (Architect Designer), VCAssist (Senior Developer), Arduino Club (Project Manager), School Jazz Band (Baritone Saxophone First Chair)

SKILLS

●Computer: MySQL, Typescript, Python, C, C++, React.js, Open AI API, Golang, Python, Numpy, GIT, Linux, Java

●Personality: Leadership, Curious, Enthusiastic, Self-motivated, Accountable, Fast learner

●Languages: English (Native), Mandarin (Second)

●Hobbies: Jazz, Saxophone, Running, Chess, Skiing, Weightlifting, Baking, and Cooking

PROJECTS

Ax-Distiller,

●Used Thorium browser to distill various semantic information from websites, cutting out noise and styling with headless chrome and the accessibility tree to make navigation more efficient for AI agents through websites

●Implemented using golang, Chromedp, Open AI API, Model Context Protocol

Neural Network Optimizer with the Gershgorin Disk Theorem,

●Developed a Python tool using the Gershgorin Disk Theorem to efficiently approximate eigenvalues for analyzing neural network training dynamics; implemented with NumPy, PyTorch, and Matplotlib.

Scheduler

●Developed a web application to generate a schedule based on voice input which interfaced with Google calendar to update events accordingly.

●Implemented with Svelte.js, Drizzle, Vite.js, My SQL, Typescript, Electron

EXPERIENCE

MASAN Group, Summer Intern San Jose CA June 2024 – August 2024

●Successfully created an application that generates AI models based on a given dataset, greatly enhanced full-time employee workflow through more efficient market research in Southeast Asia food networks.

●Implemented in Python, based on TensorFlow, hugging face, and Open AI API.

●Worked closely with the manager and the rest team members, effectively synced progress, gained insightful mentorship/guidance, and learned skills such as prompt engineering, AI model training, and teamwork.

ISS Research Lab, Team Lead San Jose, CA August 2023 – Present

●Led a team of 7, successfully delivered systems launched to the ISS that analyzed the Emerson effect on Arabidopsis Thaliana plants and effects of bacteriophages on bacteria in space, which helped further the development of plant growth and bacteria disinfection in microgravity. Presented findings to the American Society for Gravitational Space and Research (ASGSR).

●Designed and implemented systems from hardware design (CAD) and assembly to software implementation (Arduino) based on the ItsyBitsy M4.

●Successfully designed PCB from schematic, layout, sampling, verification, to assembly: Used Easy-EDA

VCAssist, Product Manager San Jose CA February 2022 – Present

●Successfully led development of multiple features on the VCAssist app, including a grade calculator, dynamic homework viewing/checking, and an AI homework assistant, which significantly improved 1000+ VCHS students’ learning productivity.

●Designed and implemented features in Golang, TypeScript, SQL, and Elixr, based on Open AI, React.js, tRPC, and Prisma.

Computer Outreach Club, President San Jose CA June 2021 – June 2023

●Led a team of 10 members, collected and refurbished 20+ used computers worth more than $5,000+ and donated to CityTeam, the largest foundation for combatting homelessness, which significantly improved the technology literacy of struggling individuals.

●Trained 10 members of the club on computer repair, significantly improving the club’s capabilities in outreach experience.

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