Alana Li
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Education:
Computer Science BS
Data Science Minor
Foothill College (2019-2021)
Computer Science AS
Mathematics AS
Physics AS
Interests:
Air Force Research Lab
AI Researcher @ AFRL
  • Implemented and improved the Q-learning algorithm's decision-making process in complex, risk-laden environments
  • Authored a paper for SPIE titled "Modeling Adversary Behavior Using Q-Learning"

Summer 2023: D'Crypt
AI Intern @ D'Crypt
  • Objective: Spearhead the development of a secure Chat-GPT alternative for code generation and debugging that mitigates the risk of leaking confidential company information
  • Conducted comprehensive research and rigorous testing of top Large Language Models (LLMs) for code generation locally and via cloud GPUs
  • Achieved a notable improvement of 14% in engineer coding efficiency

2022 UC Berkeley
Data Science Intern @ UCB
  • Academic intern for DATA8: The Foundations of Data Science
  • Demonstrated expertise in Python by designing engaging labs and homework assignments
  • Mentored students during class discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment and providing valuable insights into the world of data science

Summer 2021: Birdeye
(Virtual) Software Development Intern @ Birdeye
  • Objective: Build a new, more user friendly Birdeye website
  • Enhanced the functionality and user experience of the Birdeye website through active contributions in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Identified UI weaknesses and added streamlining features including:
  • Introduced more interactive content like gifs and carousels
  • Condensed the menu and footer
  • Added better support for mobile and ipad displays
  • Improved web performance and user engagement of company website by an estimated 6%

Summer 2018: Yahoo
Softeware Intern @ Yahoo
  • Objective: Build on programming skills in Javascript, HTML, CSS and apply them to a meaningful project
  • Built website providing support for working adults who are also part time students
  • Presented website to top Yahoo employees and executives, awarded Most Valuable Project


Society of Women Engineers
Science Division Officer 2022-2023
  • Organized free STEM classes for local elementary students
  • Taught scientific concepts like circuits, aerodynamics, and conductivity through hands-on experiments

Berkeley Fung Fellowship
Fung Fellow 2021-2022
  • Designed solutions to real world problems alongside community and industry partners
  • Worked with nonprofit Blue Endeavors on redesigning trash retrieval equipment
  • Proposed design for eco-friendly toilet which eliminates the need for water
  • Designed new green space for a local, low income, minority dominated neighborhood in Oakland

Business and Entrepreneurship Club VP
BEC 2020-2021
  • Successfully led as the Vice President of one of the most active clubs during online schooling
  • Developed innovative virtual engagement strategies for club members, including alternative activities and community service initiatives
  • Partnered with organizations like College Leap to coordinate intercollegiate business competitions
  • Initiated and facilitated a club-held entrepreneurship class with a participation rate exceeding 30 elementary students

Foothill Tech Ambassador
Tech Ambassador 2020-2021
  • Created a more supportive environment for students during online learning
  • Introducted Live Chat system for students to get help, average 1-2 minutes wait time
  • Developed training program for recruiting new Tech Amdassadors
  • Helped school prevent Zoom bombing by holding info sessions for teachers
  • Our team assisted over 200 students and staff within first quarter

EOPS and Pass the Torch Tutor
Foothill College Tutor 2019-2021
  • Supported students challenged by language, economic, or educational disadvantages to improve academically
  • Tutored around a dozen students in English, Math, C++, Physics
  • Met individually with students' professors to create personalized study plans for each student

Will You be my Valentine?
  • Customizable Valentine Gram Maker ❤️
  • Fun and interactive way to ask your crush to be your valentine
  • Created with HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Google's Model Viewer

Decision Modeling Using Reinforcement Learning
  • Employs graph theory to model adversary moves within a strategic environment
  • An improved Q-learning algorithm (Risky Q-learning) is implemented that takes into account rewards, risks, and different consequences to those risks associated with each move in the graph and chooses the most optimal path
  • An algorithm is implemented to negatively impact adversary decision making by modifying risk values in the decision making graph to reduce the adversary's average reward and success rate of their decisions to reach an end goal
  • Coded with Python, data plots created with Pyplot

The History of Singapore
  • A fun and simple Choose Your Own Adventure based on the events of Singapore's past, learned during my time spent in Singapore!
  • Coded with Python

Computer Graphics in C++
UC Berkeley CS184
  • Project 1: Rasterizer
  • Implemented rasterization (transforming images to pixel values)
  • Displays a visual representation of what different sampling and interpolation techniques look like
  • Project 2: MeshEdit
  • Implemented Bezier curves and surfaces using de Casteljau subdivision, smoothing of meshes with averaged normals, loop subdivision for upsampling meshes
  • Project 3: Path Tracer
  • Path tracer implemented to render scenes with triangles and spheres
  • Bounding Volume Hierarchy (BVH) was used to accelerate rendering process
  • Light transport simulation implemented with Hemisphere sampling and Importance sampling
  • Project 4: Cloth Simulation
  • Simulated real-time cloth, modeled with masses and springs
  • Implemented simulation of cloth fall due to gravity
  • Computation of cloth self-collision and collisions with other objects
  • Coded with C++

Drawing + Design

Piano + Violin