Sydney Weiyu Gu
About Sydney Weiyu Gu
Sydney Weiyu Gu is an intern currently working at Tunnl in Arlington, Virginia, with a background in data engineering and analytics. She has held various internships and positions in education and finance, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Chicago.
Work at Tunnl
Sydney Weiyu Gu currently serves as an intern at Tunnl, a position she has held since 2024. This role is based in Arlington, Virginia, and involves on-site responsibilities. Tunnl focuses on providing data-driven insights and analytics, which aligns with Sydney's academic background and previous internship experiences.
Previous Internship Experience
Prior to her current role, Sydney gained valuable experience as a Data Engineering and Analytics Intern at Sodexo in 2023. This remote position lasted for two months and provided her with practical skills in data analysis. Additionally, she interned at the Museum of Chinese in America in 2021, where she worked in the Education Department for four months in New York City.
Education and Expertise
Sydney is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Chicago, specializing in Economics with a Data Science focus and Media Arts and Design through the Creative Computing Cluster. She has been enrolled since 2021 and is expected to graduate in 2025. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both analytical and creative disciplines.
Early Career and Teaching Experience
In her early career, Sydney worked as a Teaching Assistant at Northern Virginia Family Service in 2018 for one month. She also served as a Math Instructor at Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center from 2019 to 2021, where she taught for two years in Reston, Virginia. These roles contributed to her skill set in education and mentorship.
High School Education
Sydney completed her high school education at The Madeira School, where she earned her High School Diploma from 2017 to 2021. This foundational education prepared her for her subsequent academic pursuits at the University of Chicago.