Nicholas Wong

Statistics Student & Developer

About Me

I'm a Statistics student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a passion for data science, programming, and research. My academic journey has been complemented by hands-on experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, and full-stack development.

With multiple Dean's List recognitions and diverse experience as a course assistant across various statistics and computer science courses, I bring both technical expertise and a commitment to education and collaboration.

Work Experience

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Course Assistant - Statistical Computing (STAT 428)

  • Evaluated exams and biweekly homework for 60 students on Gradescope
  • Coordinated with the TA to ensure consistent, rubric-based grading
Aug 2023 - May 2025

Course Assistant - Statistical Modeling I (STAT 425)

  • Graded 12 weekly assignments and 2 exams for accuracy and adherence to rubrics
  • Proctored exams and moderated discussion forums to address student inquiries
Jan 2025 - May 2025

Course Assistant - Discrete Structures (CS 173)

  • Facilitated group work during classes
  • Provided patient, tailored tutoring during office hours
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

Course Assistant - Statistical Programming Methods (STAT 385)

  • Oversaw proctoring of 2 virtual exams, including conflict/makeups
  • Graded final projects focusing on Shiny app development
Aug 2023 - May 2024

AI Research Intern - ATLAS

  • Developed a full-stack web application using OpenAI's ChatGPT 3.5
  • Fine-tuned a large language model with LLaMA's open-source platform

Research Experience

Illinois Mathematics Lab

Jan 2025 - May 2025
  • Collaborated with Professor Igor Mineyev and team to enhance ColorTaiko! game functionality
  • Optimized browser performance and integrated multilevel designs tied to Kaplansky conjectures

Blackwell Summer Scholars Program

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
  • Conducted research on Zillow Housing Cost Prediction under Professor Hyoeun Lee
  • Applied Data Science, Mathematics, and Statistics to advance housing cost prediction

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

C++ Java Python R Rust SAS SQL

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science in Statistics Aug 2021 - May 2025

GPA: 3.52 / 4.00 | Dean's List (Spring 2022, Fall 2023)

Relevant Coursework:

  • Data Management in the Cloud
  • Ethics and Policy for Data Science
  • Modeling and Learning in Data Science

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