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Ven (Yunchao) Chen

Summary

  • Solid knowledge in data analysis and statistics involved in sampling protocol, analyzing probability models, likelihood estimation, factorial designs, and linear model/regression models for binomial& poisson data.
  • Profound ability to computer languages: Python, Dr Racket, R studio, C, C++, SQL
  • Strong interpersonal skills and capable of working independently

Education

Bachelor of Science - Statistics And Mathematics

University of Waterloo
09.2019 - 06.2023

Master of Science - Mechanical And Industrial Engineer

University of Toronto
09.2025 - Current

Work Experience

Marketing Strategist

Crush Social Eatery, 01/2024- 04/2025

  • Implemented robust data collection systems using SQL databases to gather information on customer preferences, sales trends, and inventory management
  • Generated actionable insights to guide decision-making processes related to menu planning, promotions, and staffing
  • Analyzed customer feedback sentiment using natural language processing (NLP) techniques in Python to refine marketing campaigns and promotional offers. Implemented a personalized email marketing campaign based on sentiment analysis, resulting in a 25% increase in customer engagement
  • Conducted pricing elasticity studies using advanced Excel modeling and data visualization techniques to optimize menu pricing and maximize profitability. Optimized menu pricing structure, resulting in a 10% increase in average check size while maintaining customer satisfaction

Internship

Financial Analyst

The Agricultural Bank of China, Runyang Branch, 06/2022-08/2022, 06/2023-08/2023

  • Conducted data analysis to identify trends and patterns in financial data
  • Assisted in developing data-driven strategies to improve operational efficiency
  • Produced reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Collaborated with teams to ensure data integrity and alignment with objectives
  • Used Excel, SQL, and other tools for data extraction and manipulation
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance technical skills

Leadership Experience

Team Leader, Stock Market Simulation (SIRU BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION) 09/2021 - 12/2021

  • Participated in 3-month stock trading simulation to obtain practical stock buying and selling experience in competition with peers by applying academic knowledge in finance and accounting
  • Analyzed public companies by through collecting financial and operational data to execute trading decisions skills

projects

An Investigation on Ratio and Regression Estimators Under SRSWOR 04/24/2022

  • Investigated and compared two model-assisted estimators, under the simple random sampling without replacement sampling framework
  • Gave a technical summary about the two model-assisted estimators
  • Used mostly r-studio coding in order to process and analysis data

Affiliations

  • University of Waterloo President's Scholarship of Distinction
  • Top 15% in the Global Euclid Mathematics Competition
  • 2018 Auckland Invitational Mathematics Workshop member
  • A report titled 'An Investigation on Ratio and Regression Estimators Under SRSWOR'

Timeline

Master of Science - Mechanical And Industrial Engineer

University of Toronto
09.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Statistics And Mathematics

University of Waterloo
09.2019 - 06.2023
Ven (Yunchao) Chen