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Daniel Wu

Computer Science Student focused on full-stack engineering and machine learning systems

Education

Academic background and core coursework

Texas A&M University

Graduating Dec 2026

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science Major

GPA 3.92
  • Machine Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, convolutional neural networks
  • Database Management Systems: SQL, NoSQL, query optimization
  • Computer Systems and Networking: IP packets and decryption concepts
  • Software Engineering: Agile, Waterfall, deployment workflows
  • Data Structures and Algorithms, Linear Algebra

Skills

Technical depth, engineering practices, and spoken languages

Technical

C++, Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Pandas, NumPy), Java, Haskell, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, React, Node.js, iOS Swift, HTML/CSS, Git, Linux.

Platforms and Data

AWS, cloud computing, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, CI/CD pipelines, RESTful API development.

Methodologies and Languages

Agile Development, Scrum, Waterfall, collaborative version control, and native fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Experience

Professional roles with measurable operational impact

  • Global Merchant Processing Inc. | Houston, TX

    May 2025 - Jan 2026

    Software and Processing Engineer Intern

    • Engineered and optimized point-of-sale software based on client requests, contributing to a 30% improvement in workflow efficiency.
    • Developed internal database management systems for organizing customer records and inventory data.
  • Jang Guem Tofu and BBQ, LLC | Houston, TX

    May 2024 - Aug 2024

    Restaurant Server and Manager

    • Led teams of five servers per shift while maintaining consistent service quality and operational efficiency.
    • Communicated directly with 60 to 70 customers per shift to resolve requests quickly and maintain full satisfaction.

Projects

Selected engineering projects across machine learning and full-stack development

  • NBA Analytics and Prediction Engine

    2026 (In Progress)

    Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Angular

    • Developing a machine learning prediction engine to forecast NBA game outcomes from historical player data.
    • Engineering an Angular frontend that visualizes court heatmaps, shot efficiency zones, and player movement patterns.
    • Implementing a full-stack data pipeline that ingests raw statistics collected through API-driven scraping.
  • Boba Store Self-Service Kiosk

    2025

    React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, OAuth

    • Collaborated in an Agile team to build and deploy a full-stack retail kiosk hosted on Vercel.
    • Designed a robust PostgreSQL schema for dynamic inventory, sales reporting, and user authentication.
    • Built a dual-interface system with an accessible customer UI and a secure manager dashboard for real-time inventory and trend tracking.
  • Online Bookstore Full-Stack App

    2025

    Java, Spring Boot, React, Spring Security

    • Architected an enterprise-grade backend with Spring Boot and Spring Data JPA for inventory, authentication, and order processing.
    • Built a responsive React frontend that consumes RESTful APIs for catalog browsing, shopping cart management, and user registration.
    • Implemented secure password hashing and role-based access controls using Spring Security to protect user data and admin endpoints.