Welcome

Hello and welcome to my portfolio. My name is Daniel Tai, a graduate student passionate about Computer Science, showcasing my work and achievements in Data Analytics, as well as other diverse projects that reflect my passion for innovation and creativity. Let's explore together!


Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Data Analytics

January 2022 - December 2023

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Machine Learning

January 2018 - May 2021

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Minors

Mathematics

Communication

Experience

Data Back-End Engineer at K12Crypto

Led the data team in the development of comprehensive data pipelines and creating an interactive web heatmap. This tool empowers users to easily identify their schools and explore specific areas based on zip codes.

Backend Intern at OnGo (Previously FantomGO)

Upon joining the team, I played a crucial role during the migration phase from FantomGo to OnGo. This timing allowed me to take the lead and ensure a seamless transition, meticulously addressing any potential issues to prevent missing data or leaks.

Projects

Classification of Eucalyptus Species for Soil Conservation

Multi-classification project assessing Eucalyptus species for soil erosion reduction and soil fertility improvement, enhancing sustainable land management practices.

Speech to Text using BERT

Wav2Vec2, a pre-trained model by Hugging Face, enables accurate and efficient speech-to-text transcription using BERT. Harnessing this model in Python, it converts speech signals to textual representation with precision.

Postgraduate Program Admission

Determined if each factor considered when applying for postgraduate education has equal or unequal association with probability of being admitted to a randomly selected university.

Take Off (LinkedIn Clone)

Engineered robust frontend components like AddPost and Jobs, crafting seamless UX with interactive modals for intuitive post creation and job listings. Managed complex data handling in Firebase Storage and Firestore, optimizing storage for user-generated content. Implemented core user functionality for commenting, liking posts, and tracking saved jobs using React Hooks and Firebase authentication.

Clean Spaces Mobile Application

Explore the Figma prototype for the Clean Spaces mobile application, designed to help you check places before going out. Access COVID-19 stats and find disinfected or unsterilized locations, empowering informed outing decisions.

Shell Interpreter

Developed a csh-like shell interpreter with advanced features for efficient command execution and Linux interaction, including environmental variables, tilde expansion, wildcarding, parsing, and signal handling.

Android Control Project

A simple yet powerful Java-based solution that enables seamless remote control of computers through an intuitive Android app. Take charge of your computer using your mobile device with ease and convenience.

Get in touch

Feel free to reach out to me using the contact information provided below. I am eager to hear about any exciting projects or collaborations you have in mind. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!