Khuyen Tran

Natural Language Processing Research Assistant

Collaborative research with Dr. Adrián Pastor López in predicting the author’s gender and language variety by processing raw Twitter data. Achieve 80% accuracy for gender predict and 84% accuracy for language variety. Experimenting with different NLP models such as Linear Kernel SVM, Pytorch, BERT, Neural Network

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Math Research Assistant

Formulated metaheuristic with Dr.Chew, a method to provide optimal solution with incomplete information within acceptable time. Especially useful for neural network training. Achieved 10-6 accuracy when tested on multidimensional functions. Skills: MATLAB, metaheuristic methods

Data Science Technical Writer

Authorized more than 30 articles on topics of Natural Language Processing, web scraping, data science tools, and mathematical programming with more than 110k views a month. Simplified complex mathematical and programming concepts with insights and interactive visualizations. Skills: Communication, creativity, analysis, in-depth knowledge in programming, statistics, and data science tools

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Math and Business Tutor

Guided more than 10 students to get from C to A grade in statistics and mathematics courses within 2 months. Effectively communicate to those who have little understanding of the subjects with confidence and clarity. Skills: Communication, listening, good understanding of mathematics and statistics.

Calculus Enrichment Session Leader (ES Leader)

Led a class of 60+ students from different learning backgrounds to master calculus knowledge. Devised strategic plans with other leaders and professors to deliver complex concepts in comprehensible ways. Skills: Leadership, verbal communication, collaboration, knowledge in advanced mathematics