KATRINA NI

Please find more information on my personal website:

https://katrinadataing.wordpress.com

SKILLS

PROJECTCS

Machine Learning and Data

Mining

Kaggle: Rossmann Store Sales

(341/3303)

Python, Machine learning pipeline

R, Python (Ipython, Pandas,

Numpy, Scipy, Scikit-learn)

Merged the datasets and created new features

Exploratory data analysis
Compared performances of different models (Lasso
regression, SVR, random forest regressor, gradient
boosting regressor)
Checked if the model is underfitting/overfitting with
validation/learning curve
Tuned the parameters with grid search
Improved the chosen model further

SQL, Excel
Tableau, Power BI
Apache Spark, Hive, Pig
MongoDB
AWS, EMR
HTML, CSS, JS

Dognition: How to Increase

the Number of Tests
Completed

WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Analyst: Learning
Analytics

05/2015 - present

Tableau, Visualization

Analyzed demographics, behaviours and

characteristics of Dognition users with Tableau
Recommended business plan to increase the
number of tests completed

the University of British

Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Conducted learning analytics using R with students
data,including midterm and end-of-term
evaluation survey data, beliefs and attitudes data,
pre-class quiz results, and exam results for the
past several years
Analyzed students' attitudes and performance
before and after the implementation of flexible
learning and their relationship
Answered questions that can inform future
decisions about the structure of Chemistry 233

Teaching Assistant

the University of British

Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Big Data with Apache Spark

Web Server Log Analysis with Apache Spark,
Text Analysis and Entity Resolution,
Collaborative Filtering Using Spark's Machine
Learning Library,
Millionsong Regression Pipeline,
Click-through Rate Prediction Pipeline,
Neuroimaging Analysis via PCA

09/2012 - present

Lectured and communicated effectively with

students from diverse backgrouds

Research Assistant

the University of British

Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Master of Science: Chemistry

09/2012 05/2015

Bachelor of Science:
Chemistry

09/2008 06/2012

the University of British

Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

09/2012 05/2015

Demonstrated problem solving and research skills

with project Towards the Borphyrin: head-to-tail
macrocycles based on boronate esters

27/01/1990

EDUCATION

1804-550 Taylor Street,

V6B 1R1, Vancouver, Canada

Nanjing University, Nanjing, China

778-986-8880

lichenni1990@gmail.com