About

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I'm an engineer seeking moonshot in the health / bio sector. I'm also Stanford class of 2020 B.S. in Biomedical Computation, and class of 2021 M.S. in Computer Science AI specialization. My primary interests have been precision health, data flow, zero to one, and the list is still growing.

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Currently I have a job, but am open to a new software engineering/product owner/startup opportunities. If you think I'm a good fit, please contant me via sunnybd97@gmail.com.

  • Fullname: Sunwoo Kang
  • Email: sunnybd97@gmail.com

Skills

I'm a cell-like independent teamworker, strong in research and coding. My areas of expertise are computer science, bioinformatics, and genetics. Below are highlights of my technical skills:

  • 90%
    MS Suite
  • 90%
    Python
  • 70%
    JS/TS/React
  • 60%
    C/C++
  • 60%
    Java
Resume

More of my credentials.

Here are my work experiences and education.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

March 2022 - Present

Amazon

Team member at Amazon Health & Wellness Halo Device CVML team. Won first place in healthtech hackathon with softwate prototype to highlight user's milestones and achievement to drive customer engagement.

Software Engineer

June 2020 - March 2022

Invitae

Owned fundamental company data transfer pipeline transferring genomic data from lab to compute clusters. Built automation system for troubleshooting sequencing results from variant confirmation process. Created complex and interactive web visualization tool for clinical interpretation based on React framework and Plotly visual tools.

Bioinformatics Intern

June 2019 - September 2019

Genentech

Worked in proteomics department under R&D. Created web data analysis & visualization for MS based proteomics using python pyramid server & typescript client. Ran high throughput computation analysis through Spotfire, R, and SQL queries. Was selected for Genentech Leader Intern Exchange program (gLINX) and mentored by senior VP executive

Software Engineer

August 2018 - September 2018

Streami Inc.

Worked in blockchain company. Performed network performance test between AWS centers located in Asia. Created GOPAX API monitoring tool that would test GOPAX API, create error digest, then would send email alert. Studied zcash transaction after Overwinter Hardfolk.

Research Intern

June 2018 - August 2018

Google's Code for Summer 2018

Updated python package called DNAplotlib, a project under National Resource for Network Biology. Integrated pySBOL2 which supports hierarchical and complex interaction visualizion of synthetic biocircuits. Rendered Synthetic Biology Open Language (SBOL) visual standard glyph in python. More details in projects

Founder/App developer

March 2018 - June 2018

DoctorMi

Developed iOS app called DoctorMi that visualizes user health diagnosis data based on breath analysis. Supports features such as daily health data check, real time breath analysis, looking at other health data, and sharing health data by email. Originally a final project for the class CS193P. More details in projects

Founder/Front-end Developer

March 2017 - October 2017

Startup Dotsaway Inc.

Built user chat system based on Django channel package and websockets. Created print itinerary page for the outdoor trekking route using javascript, css, and html programing. Developed web pages to enhance user experience, reached out to Stanford student orgs for user testing. More details in projects

Background Education

Master's Degree

September 2017 - March 2021

Stanford University

Majored in computer science, specialized in Artificial Intelligence. Honors thesis on "A Computational Model to Identify Genetic Differences in ALDH2 From Human Exhaled Breath"

Bachelor Degree

September 2016 - June 2020

Stanford University

Founded the club Stanford Transhumanist Association. Former webmaster for Sigma Psi Zeta, former club director for Stanford Biology Open Maker Environment.

High School Degree

March 2010 - March 2016

Cheongshim International Academy

Graduated with Egregia Cum Laude. Received merit based scholarship twice. Won Second Prize in Intel International Science Fair. Recognized as the top ten student researcher. Founded charity fund raising club Jo Quak Bo, volunteered school librarian duty for six years.

Projects

Check out my creations.

Activities

My positions during undergraduate.

Summary of my leadership & extracurricular activities

Founder/Co-President

Stanford Transhumanist Association March 2018 - Present

Organized executive board members & meeting.
Designed STA discussion event posters.
Took record of STA meeting & discussion.
Recruited Stanford students into club members.

Webmaster

Omicron Charter, Sigma Psi Zeta January 2018 - Present

Ran homepage for the biggest Asian interest sorority in campus.
Publicized the organization's activity, redesigned user interface that doubled website traffic.
Sigma Psi Zeta

Student Associate

Lane Library, Stanford Medical Center March 2018 - Present

Helped manage 10000+ books through returning, lending, and shelving books.
Assisted library users at the front desk.
Participated in library user statistics through Google Docs.

Community Director

Biology Interdisplinary Open Maker Environment, Stanford March 2003

Fostered bioengineering community on campus through designing club tshirt.
Organized the first Stanford Bioengineering Hackathon supported by Genspace, Opentrons, FBI, and other biotech companies
BIOME

Center player

Stanford Intramural Women Basketball Team September 2016 - March 2017

Participated in rigorous basketball training twice every week.
Played in varsity basketball team during high school.

200+

Projects Completed

10

Awards Received

100+

Crazy Ideas

1000+

Hours Coding

930+

Network

1000+

Books read
Contact

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Where to find me

531 Lasuen Mall
Stanford, CA
94305 US

Email Me At

sunnybd97@gmail.com

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