Jiayi (Jerry) Yang
About Jiayi (Jerry) Yang
Jiayi (Jerry) Yang is a Software Engineer Intern at Jefferies and SportsBiz, with a background in Computer Science and Statistics from Columbia University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Jiayi (Jerry) Yang is a Software Engineer Intern / IT Summer Associate currently working at Jefferies in New York, New York. He also holds an internship position at SportsBiz.
Professional Experience at Jefferies
Since 2022, Jiayi (Jerry) Yang has been working as a Software Engineer Intern / IT Summer Associate at Jefferies in New York, New York. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of software applications, collaborates with IT teams, and participates in various stages of the software development lifecycle.
Professional Experience at SportsBiz
Jiayi (Jerry) Yang has been with SportsBiz as a Software Engineer Intern since 2021. Based in New York, he focuses on software development projects, leveraging his skills in machine learning and full-stack development to strengthen the company’s technical capabilities.
Research Assistant at University of Illinois
In 2020, Jiayi (Jerry) Yang served as a Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Over a four-month period, he engaged in research activities that furthered his expertise in computer science and statistics.
Lead Course Assistant at University of Illinois
From 2019 to 2021, Jiayi (Jerry) Yang worked as a Lead Course Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During his two years in this role, he supported teaching activities and facilitated peer learning initiatives in the fields of computer science and statistics.
Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Columbia University
Jiayi (Jerry) Yang earned his Master of Science in Computer Science, specializing in the Machine Learning Track, from Columbia University in the City of New York in 2022. This advanced program provided him with in-depth knowledge in machine learning theories and applications.
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Illinois
Jiayi (Jerry) Yang completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Statistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2021. This program equipped him with foundational skills and knowledge in both computer science and statistical analysis.
High School Education at Guangzhou Zhixin High School
Jiayi (Jerry) Yang attended Guangzhou Zhixin High School, where he studied Statistics and Computer Science. He graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree, gaining early exposure to the fields he later pursued in higher education.
Involvement in Machine Learning Projects
Throughout his internships, Jiayi (Jerry) Yang has contributed to projects that focus on machine learning applications. His work has involved leveraging machine learning techniques to solve complex problems and enhance software functionalities.
Collaborative Software Development
Jiayi (Jerry) Yang has actively participated in collaborative software development projects. His contributions include full-stack development, where he works closely with team members to deliver robust and efficient software solutions.
Peer Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Jiayi (Jerry) Yang has engaged in peer learning and knowledge sharing sessions. These activities aim to boost team productivity and foster a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.