Ashley Youna Kang

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Ashley Youna Kang
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    Graduates 16/05/2025

  • Bachelor of Arts in Data Science (Data Engineering Concentration)

    Wellesley College

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Education

  • University/College: Wellesley College
  • Major: Bachelor of Arts in Data Science (Data Engineering Concentration)
  • Minors: NA
  • Start Date: 06 September 2021

Work Experience

Fluid Interface Group Researcher

MIT Media Lab 10 January 2024 To Present

Reconstructed visual design elements for the “Brain Sensing” art installation, utilizing graphic design and user experience principles to create impactful visual representations that effectively conveyed complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. Researched qualitative data analysis methods for a project focused on enhancing data interpretation from a behavioral study, applying advanced analytical tools to improve insights.

Skills:
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Cleaning
  • Graphic Design
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • R
  • Statistical Analysis
  • User Experience Design

Quantitative Finance Research Assistant

MIT Sloan School of Management 01 June 2024 To 30 August 2024 (2 Months 29 Days)

Collected, cleaned, and analyzed financial and market data from pharmaceutical companies, including trading status, historical performance, and acquisition/privatization trends, providing insights that helped inform the predictive model's parameters and enhance its accuracy. Built and organized a comprehensive dataset of over 6,000 entries using R for data cleaning and manipulation, ensuring high-quality data for analysis and supporting the successful implementation of the predictive model in real-world financial forecasting.

Skills:
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Cleaning
  • Graphic Design
  • Machine Learning
  • Python
  • R
  • Statistical Analysis
  • User Experience Design

YW Boston Data and Impact Team Intern

[Company Name] 16 May 2023 To 22 July 2023 (2 Months 6 Days)

● ‬‭ Migrated over 200 client questions from 7+ surveys into an organization-wide question bank, incorporating‬‭ diverse question types, response formats, conditional logic, and frequency tracking to streamline data‬‭ collection processes and improve survey consistency across the organization.‬ ● ‬‭ Coordinated the planning and analysis of program data for 300+ participants across multiple initiatives,‬‭ contributing to the development of YW Boston’s first impact report, which provided key insights into‬‭ program effectiveness and informed future strategic decisions.‬ ● ‬‭ Designed and implemented a standardized attendance and tracking system for the board of directors,‬‭ improving the efficiency of meeting management and ensuring accurate records for board activities, which‬‭ helped enhance organizational transparency and accountability.‬ ‭●‬‭ Developed a new grants management system to oversee the administration of over $1 million in annual‬‭ grant payments, streamlining grant tracking, reporting, and compliance processes, which improved‬‭ operational efficiency and ensured more effective fund distribution.‬ ‭ ‭

Skills:
  • Big Data
  • Big Data Analysis
  • Big Data Frameworks
  • Consumer Data Analysis
  • Salesforce

Equal Employment Opportunity

  • LGBTQ: no
  • Ethnicity: Asian
  • Disability: no
  • Veteran: no
  • First-generation College Student: no
  • Pell Grant Eligibility: no
  • Work Authorization: yes
  • Visa Sponsorship: no

Personal Information

  • Experience Time

    NA

  • Gender

    Female

  • Age

  • Currently pursuing

    Certificate

  • Languages

    english,chinese,japanese,korean

Skills

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D/2D CAD
  • Advanced Java
  • Advanced Proficiency in Python
  • C/C++ Programming
  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • R Studio

Career Interest

Open to Different Industries

Yes

Location Type:

on site, hybrid, remote

Location:

Arlington, VA, Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Manhattan, NY, Raritan, NJ, Rockville, MD

Employment Type:

internship, entry level jobs, volunteering

Industry:
  • Business/Market Research
  • Consulting
  • Creative Design
  • Digital Marketing
  • Engineering
  • Finance and Sales
  • Product Management
  • Science and Medicine

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