Computational Linguist / Translator
Mathematics, CS Graduate in Data Science, ML, and NLP
I'm actively expanding my network in Data Science and NLP/NLU these days to take advantage of my background in Mathematics, Linguistics, and Computer Science! I am currently working as a Computational Linguist at Cerence.
With my undergraduate in Mathematics and knowledge of dealing with Python, my goal is to take my knowledge and background to contribute to the world of AI, specifically NLP.
Resume
Current Work Experience
Cerence
Mar 2023 - Present
Arlington, Virginia, United States
NLU Engineer
Create speech recognition software resources
Develop grammar for Korean using JSGF
Manipulate text and perform data processing
Generate, localize, and record text data
Use Unix, Vim, Bash, Jenkins, Perforce, Git, Putty
Perform Unit Testing
Wuxiaworld
Jan 2023 - Present
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Translator
Translating Light Novel Max Level Hero Strikes Back
Translated Light Novel Walking Daddy
Translated Light Novel Return of the 8th Circle Mage
Education
Virginia Tech
Aug 2022 - May 2024
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Master of Engineering - Computer Science
Data Analytics I, II
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Software Engineering
Computer Architecture
Database Management Systems
Ethics and Professionalism in Computer Science
Mobile Application Development
Web Application Development
Theory of Algorithms
University of Washington
Sep 2014 - Jun 2021
Seattle, Washington, United States
Bachelors of Art - Mathematics
Linear Optimization
Discrete Optimization
Discrete Mathematical Modeling
Probability I, II
Number Theory
Introduction to Modern Algebra I, II
Real Analysis I, II
Matrix Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Differential Equations
Calculus I, II, III
Data Structure and Algorithms
Programming Concepts and Tools
Software Tools
Computer Programming I, II
Past Work Experience
Cerence
Mar 2023 - Present
Arlington, Virginia, United States
NLU Engineer
Create speech recognition software resources
Develop grammar for Korean using JSGF
Manipulate text and perform data processing
Generate, localize, and record text data
Use Unix, Vim, Bash, Jenkins, Perforce, Git, Putty
Perform Unit Testing
Virginia Tech
Oct 2022 - May 2024
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Student Library Assistant
Answering information and basic reference questions from patrons
Performing circulation functions at the front desk
Assisting with photocopier/scanner/printer questions
Providing support with using technologies offered through the library (study room reservations, 3D printing files & materials, equipment checkouts, WiFi, etc.)
Virginia Tech
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Student Ambassador
Maintain program Discord and Website
Attend information sessions and workshops
Communicate/Interact with current and incoming MEng students
Provide incoming students with onboarding and success in program
Assist organizing events for NCR students
Cerence
Aug 2020 - Oct 2021
Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea
Computational Linguist
Create speech recognition software resources
Develop grammar for Korean using JSGF
Manipulate text and perform data processing
Generate, localize, and record text data
Use Unix, Vim, Bash, Jenkins, Perforce, Git, Putty
Perform Unit Testing
Flitto
Oct 2019 - May 2020
Gangnam District, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Linguist
Translated Korean to English, English to Korean Video Content
Proofread Korean to English, English to Korean Video Content
Evaluated freelance applicants on company platform
Used Trados and Subtitle Edit to streamline the translation/proofreading process
Communicated/Collaborated with other departments on demand
United States Forces Korea
Sep 2017 - May 2019
Yongsan District, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Administrative Clerk
I have served for the Republic of Korea under the Army branch as a KATUSA (Korean Augmentation to the United States Army). I have performed my duties under USFK IG (United States Forces Korea Inspector General). At this unit, I have taken the role as a an Admin Clerk assisting the GS, MAJ, MSG, and KGS who I have worked along with. My primary roles were to translate and interpret between Korean and English for cases that dealt with KATUSA, KGS, and KN. Below is a bullet list of my duties:
Cooperated with Combined Forces Command Inspector General
Assisted cases of personnel under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and Korean Nationals affiliated with USFK
Utilized the Joint Inspector General Action Request (JIGAR) and ACTS to organize, solve, and disseminate cases
Analyzed Climate Survey Results and assisted Focus Groups
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Buk District, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
Undergraduate Researcher
Interned under Professor Yong Gu Lee and Graduate Student Woo Lim Choi
Performed applications of NiTi SMA Wires and 3D Printed Parts to accomplish 4D Printing
Translated/Proofread research paper for JoVE (Journal of Visual Experiments)
University of Washington
Sep 2017 - May 2019
Seattle, Washington, United States
Undergraduate Researcher
Conducted particle flow efficiency lab under Professor Igor Novosselov, Postdoctoral Researcher Tsrong-Yi Wen, and Graduate Student Kalyan Kottapalli
Performed numerous experiments sets to gather data under different conditions
Was responsible for reaching out on a worldwide scale to contact suppliers for materials the research team will use in future experiments