Yining Mao

Boston · MA · (617) 319-8549 · yiningmaomao@gmail.com

Hello! My name is Yining, and I am a full-stack developer who is passionate about delivering innovative solutions through the power of technology. I enjoy building streamlined, modern, and user-friendly applications, and I am always ready to pick up a new technology. I am at my best when solving problems where I can express my creativity both logically and visually

Experience

Senior Associate (Professional Development Rotational Program)

State Street Corporation

Talent Acquisition Team
• Utilized data analysis skills to assess the effectiveness of event logistics and participation engagement, resulting in data-driven improvements to program planning strategies
• Produced comprehensive reports to communicate survey findings and actionable recommendations to leadership
• Collaboratively developed success metrics for the Summer Internship Program and Professional Development Program, integrating event planning elements to ensure seamless execution of all program-related activities

AI & Automation Team
• Updated the weekly sprint dashboard on Jira to help configure the layout and design of the workflow of projects
• Improved code-base readabilities and reduced code complexities by refactoring redundant functions and moving common mapping functions from temporal table_mapping to aai_fw_base
• Contributed to making data-driven react UI components for the Recon Matching report

Algorithmic Trading Team
• Implemented 10+ loan request visualizations with 300+ variables using SQL/Python to identify time series data trends
• Created Email alerts using Python to notify the team of securities that did not qualify under their restrictions
• Successfully acquired proficiency in the securities restriction code base, gaining a deep understanding of its intricacies and contributing to its optimization

Credit and Global Market Risk Team
• Optimized and accelerated new methods to identify the top 10 BAU scenarios based on exposure levels under the bank’s stress testing framework by using SQL and Python
• Generated and assembled regular Counterparty Credit Stress Testing reports and performed credit quality assessment by using visualizations, Python, and Excel to identify exposure breach types, credit excess percentage, and credit excess type
• Formulated calculations for top Borrower Monthly Average Balances, Counterparty Monthly Credit Usage, Average Non-Cash Collateral Limits and created monthly risk profiles that contributed to meeting materials for the Portfolio Review and Credit and Market Risk Committees

July 2021 - Present

Data Science Intern

Plan A Earth

• Conducted exploratory data analysis and created visualizations for 40+ companies using Pandas, Numpy, Scikit Learn, and Seaborn to develop insights on their emission levels and sustainability action plans
• Simulated 1000+ datasets to expand the original dataset and presented a digital platform analysis both on an industry level and on a company level to help companies to take actions toward a more sustainable economy
• Created an automated reporting system that demonstrates visuals ranging from emission profiles to com

May 2020 - June 2020

RPS Operations Client Service Support Intern

John Hancock (Manulife)

• Ran and delivered over 300 Loan Default Reports for 15 client service managers and worked with Salesforce to organize over 30,000 contacts to ensure accurate contents
• Developed escalation reports and created PowerPoints to establish smooth running of daily meetings and organized Manual Process Inventory Risk Reports using Excel to simplify risk identifications for my supervisor

June 2019 - August 2019

Youth Coordinator Assistant

Asian Community Development Cooperation (ACDC)

• Created and facilitated lessons concerning gentrification, and affordable housing developments for 20+ high school youth and brainstormed and discussed issues that a local Asian American might face on a daily basis
• Communicated urban planning ideas with Mayor Christenson and City Councillor O’Malley along with the youth resulted in the rebuilding of FitzGerald Park, including the installation of new benches and children’s play equipment for residents and professionals working downtown
• Led numerous educational field trips for 20+ high school students that helped them determine their future college plans

January 2018 - August 2018

Education

Boston College - Morrissey college of arts and sciences

Bachelor of Art
Major in Economics,
Minor in Mathematics
May 2021

App Academy

Software engineering bootcamp

Rigorous software engineering bootcamp with 1000+ hours of coding

August 2023

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

Python, Flask, React.js, Redux.js, Express.js, Node.js, JavaScript, SQL, postgresQL, SQL, SQlite3, Git, HTML, CSS, Amazon Web Services, Canvas, Jira, Docker, Render, Socket.io, Powershell/Dash

Interests

Outisde of software development, I love snowboarding, indoor bouldering, hiking and traveling (anything outdoorsy!). I also love cooking and trying new restaurants.

Projects

SNOWSHOP

An e-commerce online marketplace where customers can purchase and sell winter sport (snowboarding/skiing) gears.

(Technologies Used: React.js, Redux, Express.js, Node.js, HTML, CSS, AWS, Render, Git)

  • Implemented user authentication process with error handling using BCrypt that prevents users that are not logged in from accessing protected routes such as uploading new products onto the marketplace.
  • Administered React hooks components that utilize the virtual DOM to manipulate the real DOM effectively and dynamically.
  • Compiled all modals into a single React component function to keep code DRY, while simultaneously providing the correct information to each component.

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GitHub Link

Slacker

A clone of Slack where users can create profiles and live chat with each other while accessing different channels.

(Technologies Used: React.js, Redux, Flask, PostgreSQL, Python, Node.js, HTML, CSS, Socket.io, Render, Git)

  • Designed and implemented database schema for user profiles, direct messages, channels, live chat, and other relevant data using a relational database management system (PostgreSQL).
  • Implemented Websocket to enable real-time messaging within the app and connect chat functionality that enabled seamless communications and switching of targeted channels or direct message.
  • Developed server-side logic and APIs required for connecting channel functionality and implemented user interface with an intuitive and responsive design.

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