Jiesen Zhang
About Jiesen Zhang
Jiesen Zhang is a Data Science Intern with extensive programming experience and a background in cognitive science. Currently affiliated with UC San Diego, he has held various roles in data science and research while actively participating in mentorship and community initiatives.
Work at San Diego Supercomputer Center
Jiesen Zhang currently serves as a Data Science Intern at the San Diego Supercomputer Center. This role began in 2024 and has a duration of 7 months. The internship allows Zhang to apply data science methodologies in a high-performance computing environment, contributing to various research projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jiesen Zhang is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Data Science at the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute, UC San Diego, with an expected graduation in 2024. Additionally, Zhang is studying Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Machine Learning and Neural Computation at UC San Diego. This educational background provides a solid foundation in both data science and cognitive science.
Background
Zhang has over 9 years of programming experience, which supports a strong foundation in data science and cognitive science. This extensive experience includes various roles in academic and research settings, contributing to skill development in data analysis, programming, and research methodologies.
Achievements
Zhang has participated in multiple roles that demonstrate leadership and teamwork, including mentoring a robotics team and organizing charity drives. Additionally, Zhang has engaged in hackathons and competitive programming events, showcasing problem-solving abilities and coding skills. These experiences highlight a commitment to both personal and professional development.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to the current roles, Zhang worked as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for one month in 2019. Other notable positions include a Data Science Student Researcher at Scripps Research for two months in 2023, a Data Science Research Assistant at the UCSD Cognitive Science Department for five months in 2023, and a Research Assistant at UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science for five months in 2020.