Education

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN, US
Master of Science in Statistics
Cumulative GPA: 3.929/4.0
Notable Coursework:
  • MATH 5615H Honors: Introduction to Analysis I (A)
  • STAT 8101 Theory of Statistics I (A-)
  • STAT 8111 Mathematical Statistics I (A)
  • STAT 8051 Advanced Regression Techniques (A)

Tianjin University of Technology

Tianjin, CN
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Technology
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.5
Notable Coursework:
  • Data Structure (A)
  • Computer Structure (A)
  • Advanced Database (A)
Thesis: A Tourism Management System Based on Android Platform

Projects

Kaggle: Travelers Claim Prediction Competition

Team Members: Liam Dalton Crafton, Shiyi Liu
🏆 1st Place Winner

Led a data science team in developing a machine learning model for predicting travel insurance claims with exceptional accuracy. Our innovative approach significantly outperformed baseline models and competing solutions.

Key Achievements:

  • Designed and implemented advanced feature engineering techniques for insurance data
  • Applied ensemble methods combining gradient boosting and neural networks
  • Achieved superior predictive performance through careful model validation and hyperparameter tuning
  • Collaborated effectively in a cross-functional team environment under competition constraints
Python Pandas Scikit-learn XGBoost TensorFlow Data Visualization

Skills & Interests

Programming

Python R MATLAB C/C++ SQL Linux LaTeX

Languages

Chinese (Native) English (Professional)

Interests

Jogging Gardening Cooking