Yung Tang Chou
About Yung Tang Chou
Yung Tang Chou is a Data Science Intern currently working at Faire, with prior experience at Shopee, Uber, and Wharton Analytics Fellows. He holds a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Pennsylvania and possesses expertise in various machine learning techniques and data visualization tools.
Work at Faire
Currently, Yung Tang Chou serves as a Data Science Intern at Faire, where he has been contributing since 2022. In this role, he focuses on data-driven solutions for the Financial Products Team. His responsibilities include analyzing data to support decision-making processes and developing insights that enhance the company's offerings.
Previous Experience in Data Science and Analytics
Yung has a diverse background in data science and analytics. He previously worked at Uber as a Data Science Intern for two months in 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Data Analyst at Shopee from 2020 to 2021 for one year. Additionally, he held roles as Engagement Lead at Wharton Analytics Fellows and as a Research Assistant at The Wharton School, both from 2021 to 2022.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Yung Tang Chou holds a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Pennsylvania, completed from 2021 to 2023. He also achieved a Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree from Udacity. Earlier in his academic career, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from National Taiwan University, studying from 2015 to 2020. He participated as an exchange student at the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota in 2018.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yung possesses expertise in various machine learning techniques, including Transfer Learning and Dimensionality Reduction. He is skilled in implementing complex machine learning models using frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow. Additionally, he utilizes advanced data visualization tools such as Plotly and Seaborn for data representation and conducts sophisticated statistical analyses, including Causal Inference and Experimental Design.
Project Management and Early Career Experience
Before his data science roles, Yung worked as a Project Manager at SkyREC Inc. in 2019 for six months. He also served as a Content Editor at Smart M (Smart Talent Management Consulting Co., Ltd) from 2017 to 2018. These early career experiences contributed to his project management skills and understanding of content development.