Chip Tang
Aviator, Photographer, Traveller
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Informatics
University of Washington, Seattle, WA - June 2024
Cooperative Software Dev. (4.0)
Client-Side Dev. (4.0)
Intellectual Foundations of Informatics (3.9)
Foundational Skills for Data Science (3.9)
Information Architecture (3.9)
Research Methods (3.9)
Design Method (3.8)
Databases and Data Modeling (3.7)
Capstone: UX Designer, & Full Stack Dev (4.0)
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ - Expected Graduation: May 2025
Descriptive & Prescriptive Analytics (A+)
Enterprise Data Analytics (A)
Machine Learning in Business (A)
Analytical Decision Modeling (A)
EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Photographer & Videographer
North America Property Services, Bellevue, Washington (2019 - Present)
Specialized in creating engaging real estate photography and video walkthroughs to enhance property listings; Achieved multiple 'Hot Home' ratings on Redfin and generated over 10,000 views on YouTube. FAA certified Commercial Remote Pilot Certificate holder, experienced in aerial photography. (More Info)
Capstone Guest Instructor
Cedar Park Christian School, Bothell, Washington (August 2023 - January 2024)
Mentored students in developing an app solution designed to foster connections, with a focus on human-centered design. The project consisted of stakeholder analysis, prototyping, and user testing. This enabled students to adopt a holistic approach, emphasizing the integration of technology and human interaction. (More Info)
Robotics Division Lead Mentor
Cedar Park Robotics, FIRST Robotics Competition, Bothell, Washington (2021-2023)
Oversaw a team of 20 students and 4 mentors; Awarded the prestigious 'Gracious Professionalism' and 'Engineering Inspiration' awards; Set up and managed the team's website, attracting over 20,000 page views. (More Info)
Robotics Informatics & Outreach Mentor
Cedar Park Robotics, FIRST Robotics Competition, Bothell, Washington (2019-2023)
Designed and shared curricula emphasizing informatics skillsets and strategic thinking, influencing over a dozen teams across the country. Developed a data pipeline used by multiple teams. Contributed to team success with strategy driven by data, earning two gold medals and achieving top regional and global rankings. (More Info)
Event & School Photographer
Cedar Park Church, Bothell, Washington (2017-2021)
Specialized in sports and event photography; Developed a distribution platform attracting over 25k visits.
PROJECT PORTFOLIO
4theYouth - After School Camp Management
Developed a full-stack application integrating CDC API to determine COVID risks from wastewater data, enabling public health literacy and disease prevention through user-friendly, location-specific metrics.
GeoHealth - COVID Detection from Waste Water
Designed a scalable web platform for managing after-school activities, enabling staff and parents to schedule events, manage participation, and access personalized tools for effective communication.
iRecycle - Gamify Recycling
Developed a gamified recycling app to make environmental protection engaging. The app combined user research with features like item scanning and a recycling point system, earning the "Best Mini Capstone Project Award".
Robotics “Mission Control” Data Pipeline
Developed a user-centric data pipeline consisting of a Data Collection Interface, automated verification with 99%+ accuracy, and interactive dashboards for accessible visualization. This system provided real-time insights, empowering teams to make strategic decisions during competitions, and contributed to many global achievements.
Presidential Election Demographic Analysis
Organized and analyzed U.S. presidential election data since 1900 using Tableau data visualizations, integrating FEC data with demographic and regional trends. Explored cultural shifts and key factors influencing voting patterns.
PUBLICATION
CPR ISS Division - Definitive Scouting Documentation
Developed a comprehensive guide that inspired dozens of teams and elevated the level of play in the Pacific Northwest District. Includes sections on team outreach, data collection, management, analytics, strategy formation, and key aspects of competitive robotics. The document also consist of research results in user experience factors and human centered design in apps & user interfaces. Recognized with multiple prestigious awards across seasons.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Wireframing and Visualizations
Figma, Tableau Desktop
Database and Web Programming
Python ML, R-script, SQLite, mySQL, HTML, CSS, JS, Excel, Express web framework.
Multimedia Processing
Sony and DJI ecosystem, Lightroom CC, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Swift Publisher
Productivity
Azure DevOps, Miro, FigJam, Office, UniFi OS, TrueNAS, BSD VM environments, IOT
Aviation
Private Pilot Certificate
Commercial Pilot Certificate expected by April 2025
Total Flight Time: 250 hrs (156 as pilot in command)
Cross Country Time: 83 hrs (74 as pilot in command)
Technically Advanced Airplane: 89 hrs
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Remote Pilot Certificate - Commercial, Part 107
42 hrs logged of commercial flight time