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Ziru Ma

Urbana

Summary

Industrial Engineering student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with hands-on experience in data analysis and research through an internship at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Strong foundation in optimization, probability, and decision modeling, with proficiency in Python and Excel for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.

Seeking a data or operations-focused internship where analytical skills can drive data-informed decisions.

Work History

AI & Data Analysis Intern

Chinese Academy of Sciences (Institute of Computing Technology)
05.2024 - 08.2024

• Processed and organized aerospace simulation and experimental datasets using Python (Pandas) and Excel to improve data quality and usability
• Assisted in validating computational models by running parameterized simulations and comparing output trends across scenarios
• Conducted exploratory data analysis and created visualizations to identify patterns, anomalies, and performance differences
• Prepared summary reports and visual insights to support advisor decision-making and research direction evaluation
• Collaborated with researchers to verify results and support iterative research workflows

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
12-2026

Skills

  • Excel functions
  • Data cleaning
  • Python programming
  • Data storytelling

  • Statistical analysis
  • Linear Programming
  • Optimization Modeling

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

AI & Data Analysis Intern

Chinese Academy of Sciences (Institute of Computing Technology)
05.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Ziru Ma