Chi Yu Lin, P.E.
About Chi Yu Lin, P.E.
Chi Yu Lin, P.E. is a Managing Engineer and Database Manager at Exponent, where he has worked since 2014. He holds multiple degrees and certificates in engineering and data science, and has experience in data management and mathematical simulations.
Work at Exponent
Chi Yu Lin has been employed at Exponent as a Managing Engineer and Database Manager since 2014. In this role, Lin manages project databases across various platforms, including Excel, Access, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL. Lin provides ongoing support for querying and updating these databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Lin's responsibilities also include improving data process efficiency and accuracy through automation, utilizing R programs for data preparation, manipulation, processing, and visualization tasks.
Education and Expertise
Chi Yu Lin has a strong educational background in engineering and data management. Lin earned a Master of Science in Hydraulic Engineering from National Taiwan University from 2004 to 2006. Lin furthered studies at Carnegie Mellon University, obtaining a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Science, and Management from 2008 to 2009. Lin also completed certificates in Database Management and Data Science at the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
Background
Prior to joining Exponent, Chi Yu Lin gained valuable experience in academic research and scholarship. Lin worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Washington from 2010 to 2013, contributing to various projects in the Greater Seattle Area. Lin also served as a Visiting Scholar at Carnegie Mellon University from 2009 to 2010, where Lin engaged in research in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Achievements
Chi Yu Lin has contributed to significant projects involving data format manipulation and mathematical simulations. Lin provided support for converting data into standard XML format for government agency submissions. Additionally, Lin conducted mathematical simulations of chloride flow through fractures to estimate the breakthrough curve of a leakage event in Pennsylvania. Lin also developed a suite of R programs to automate data processing and statistical analyses for an annual monitoring report for a mining company.