About
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GitHubHi! I am Mingjian Li (李明键). You can also call me MJ or Norman.
I am currently a junior student at NYU Tandon, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Mathematics. I am passionate about and have experience in 3D Reconstruction, Full-stack Development, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
Before I transferred to NYU, I was studying Accounting at SUFE.
I love cats, hiking, photography, board games, and ping-pong!
Education
New York University
Jan. 2024 - May 2026 (Expected)
B.S. in Computer Science ; Minor in Mathematics
GPA: 3.978 / 4
- Worked as a peer tutor for Calculus III at TRIO program.
Courses
| Course Name | Grade |
|---|---|
| Machine Learning | 4.0 |
| Operating System | in progress |
| Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4.0 |
| Object Oriented Programming | 4.0 |
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Sep. 2022 - Dec. 2023 (transferred out)
B.S. in Accounting ; Minor in Statistics
GPA: 3.7 / 4
- Renmin Scholarship First Prize
- Second Prize in China Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling Shanghai District
Internship
Software Engineer Intern
SeeM(useums) – Pittsburgh
Dec 2024 – May 2025
- Developed a front-end application using React, Next.js, and Redux, featuring authentication, project management, and integration with an AI agent, deployed on AWS for scalable infrastructure.
- Contributed to back-end development by designing data schemas and setting up environments using Docker with Flask in Python, ensuring efficient, scalable, and consistent deployment.
- Implemented a 3D reconstruction pipeline using 3D Gaussian splatting and SuGaR technology, featuring CUDA extensions and support for multiple data formats. This setup consistently achieves a steady quality with PSNR over 26, and includes front-end visualization using Three.js.
Quant Research Consultant
WorldQuant Brain – Remote
Sep 2023 – Jan 2024
- Build market-neutral, medium-frequency strategy based on cross-field data and sentiment analysis.
- Implement backtesting and refine strategy to improve Sharpe ratio, turnover, and fitness performance.
Audit Intern
KPMG – Shanghai, China
Jan 2023 – Feb 2023
- Recognized risk points and conducted assessment in collaboration with colleagues to enhance analysis procedure.
- Performed inquiry, recalculation, observation and other substantive procedures for the integrity of assets, payroll and expense accounts and contributed to regulatory compliance audits for 5 international companies.
- Investigated subsequent events and conducted substantive tests of year-end transaction for each corporation.
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