1. Aileen Cheng
5441 Crimson Cir.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 896 - 9967
cheng.aileen94@gmail.com
https://github.com/aileencheng
hackerrank: cheng aileen94
OBJECTIVE A position in biotech using computer science in software development, modeling, data
analysis, and databases.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science
California Institute of Technology, 2016
GPA: 3.7
Major: Bioengineering
Minor: Computer Science
Current Project:
• burnline web app
Relevant Classes:
• Intro to Algorithms
• Decidability and Tractability
• Intro to Computational Systems
• Design and Construction of Biode-
vices
• Case Studies in Biological Sciences
• Intro to Relational Databases
• Intro to Computational Biology and
Bioinformatics
• Molecular Imaging
School Projects:
• Developed a pulse oximeter
• Built a PCR machine
• Modeled and simulated blood coag-
ulation with ODEs
• Used Bayesian statistics to perform
regressions
• Developed databases in MYSQL
• Implemented algorithms to find
patterns in genomes and aligning
sequences
• Understood how x-ray, PET, MRI,
and ultrasound work
Irvington High School Valedictorian, 2012
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Computer Languages & Software: Python, C, C++, Java, Matlab, Mathematica,
command line, SQL, Labview.
Languages: English and Mandarin
Wet Lab Techniques: DNA cloning, Western blots, cell culture
Engineering / Math Techniques: PDEs, ODEs, Bayesian statistics, Fourier and
Laplace transforms
EXPERIENCE Software Engineer Jan 2017 - present
Cisco
• Software Development/Test Engineer Cisco Nexus Infrastructure
Intern Scientist Jul 2015 - Jan 2017
Calimmune
• Helped develop LIMS system using python
• Contributed to further research in assays using cell culture

2. • Gained experience working with people in a startup
• Wrote and maintained documentation for how to use my code

3. Lab Assistant Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Murray Lab, Caltech
• Worked to find stationary phase promoters in E. coli
• Developed skills in cloning
Summer Research Assistant Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Long Lab, Xi’an Jiaotong University
• Ran Western blots to determine changes in enzyme conc. for mice with Alzheimer’s
Summer Research Assistant Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Abrol Group, Caltech
• Predicted protein structure of bitter taste receptors
• Wrote scripts to help with structure prediction process
EXTRA-
CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Caltech Y
Excomm member Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
• Helped in organizing Make a Difference Day (over 100 volunteers annually)
• Contacted organizations to arrange volunteer opportunities for groups
• Organized trips into LA, New York, Costa Rica, and India
• Tutored high school children for 4 years
SWE Club
Outreach Coordinator Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
President Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
• Coordinated with local school and Caltech students for club events
• Organized Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and other science demo events
• Brought speakers to Caltech
• Inspired younger generation as panelist in podcast for Engineers Week Oct 2015
Caltech Premeds Association
Social Director Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
President Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
• Coordinated with premed advisor for premed information events
• Contacted current undergrad senior and MD/PhD students at Caltech for panel
Biomolecular Computation Class
Teaching Assistant Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
• Graded and gave feedback on problem sets
• Held office hours to help students understand concepts more clearly
Soccer
Member of Caltech Men’s Soccer Team Fall 2013 - Fall 2014
President of Caltech Women’s Club Soccer Team Sep 2014 - Jun 2016