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Megan Lai

About Me

Hello, I’m Megan Lai! I’m a sophomore from Southern California. At USC, I am involved in QuantSC, HackSC, Marshall Student Ambassadors, ProductSC, and Marshall Artificial Intelligence Association. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new restaurants, solving NY Times puzzles, and drinking overpriced matcha.

What are some of your key professional/career interests?

I am interested in software engineering, data science, or tech consulting roles to expand the possibilities of AI.

What are some of your skills?

Java, Python, C++, R, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PostgreSQL, Figma

What are some relevant classes/coursework you have taken?

Applications of Machine Learning, Statistics and Data Science for Business, Discrete Mathematics, Accelerated Python, C++ Programming, Marketing Fundamentals, Microeconomics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting

What are some of your projects or achievements?
Google, STEP Intern

  • Integrated live TV search capabilities into a generative AI-assisted interactive system on Google TV
  • Created new service layer calls and RPCs utilizing Java and Python, prompt-tuned Gemini, and created 20+ unit tests
  • Completed entire development process, including writing design docs, implementation, testing, and demoed for the Google TV product department (50+ people)
Claire’s Place Foundation Data Analyzation
  • Analyzed the company’s project-based grants and donation trends across 17 countries
  • Compiled R Script to automate graphical and statistical analysis of annual company performances into a report and final presentation detailing key metrics to maximize global impact
Sonder - UCI Hackathon Winner
  • Won Best Blockchain Hack at IrvineHacks hackathon at UCI utilizing React, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Firebase, and Metamask for Blockchain
  • Collaborated with a team of 4, facilitating ideation and full stack development in 36 hours
COVID-19 Chatbot
  • Developed an AI chatbot to answer common questions and concerns during the pandemic
  • Created intents and dialog flows for common COVID-19 related inquiries, analyzed chat logs, and continuously improved the chatbot
City of Irvine, Intern for Vice Mayor Anthony Kuo
  • Analyzed user engagement data on the City of Irvine’s social media and provided recommendations
  • Organized community concerts and movie nights, one attended by roughly 3,500 people

Megan Lai
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