Yanru Chen

Data Analyst + Graph Enthusiam

I am interested in learning all kinds of technologies in data science and computer sicence. My current job is a data analyst. I use my knowledge in R to make meaningful graphs.

As a side hobby, I write blogs for math learning tips pathofmathematics

Featured Projects

View selected projects below. Code of the projects can be found at my Github.

Route Design with Google API

Route Sample

Use Google API to optimize the delivery route. This project help improve the efficieny of delivery and reduce costs on gasline as well as labor cost.

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Interactive Bar Chart

Bar chart sample

After learning how to make a shinyApp, I am inspired to make an interactive app. As an instructor I know students like hands-on activities. This project is designed for instructors who wants to apply active learning and make the class fun.

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Covid Data Analysis with SQL

Covid Dashboard

After learning SQL I wanted to try analyse Covid data. I also create a Tableau Dashboard to demonstrate the result.

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Work Experience

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Data Analyst

Feb 2020 - Present

Provide weekly financial reports. Improve the exciting code and projects. Provide ad hoc reports for the management team and other departments

Research Assitant

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

During my master program I work together with a professor on two projects:

  • Active learning experience for students in CSU East Bay.
  • Research on how Fourier Transform can be used to solve questions in various spacetimes.

Instructor & Curriculum Developer

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

Instructor for algebra classes. Prepare students from various background for Calculus classes.

Key contributions:

  • I have taught undergraduate students Algebra, Business Calculus as well as study skills.
  • Work together with other master students and Professors to make curriculum for Algebra classes. Use Latex to make the textbook.

Education

CSU East Bay - Hayward, CA

Master in Mathematics, 2021

Ranjit Singh Sabharwal Scholarship