Runhua(Henry) Zhang
EDUCATION
Mathematics Honors Coop: Statistics & Computational Mathematics double major
University of Waterloo - Waterloo, ON
Expected in 05/2025
Average GPA: 3.92 (final two years)
Recipient of Faculty of Mathematics Entrance Scholarship, 08/2020
WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Management Analyst | 09/2024 - Present
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Gatineau, QC
- Contributed to the Government of Canada’s machine-actionable Data Management Plan (maDMP) initiative, aligning with FAIRER standards.
- Developed Python scripts to convert Excel-based DMPs to JSON schema format using pandas and numpy.
- Designed UI schemas to optimize JSON schema display in web UI.
- Enhanced the logical structure of DMPs for improved consistency and clarity.
- Utilized government APIs to retrieve country code data and convert it into JSON format.
Research Assistant | 05/2024 - 08/2024
Lilia Krivodonova Lab, Waterloo, ON
- Designed, trained, and evaluated Fully Convolutional Networks (FCNs) for image reconstruction, achieving a 20x speed increase over iterative methods.
- Developed an overlapping padding strategy for seamless large-scale projection prediction.
- Recognized as a top-two presenter at the end-of-term mini-conference.
Research Assistant | 09/2023 - 12/2023
Defence Research and Development Canada, Toronto, ON
- Implemented a machine learning feature in a clinical data simulation toolbox using PyTorch.
- Validated synthetic data using the KS test, TV test, and correlation analysis.
- Developed an R-Python data pipeline for data visualization and validation.
Research Assistant | 01/2023 - 04/2023
Brian Ingalls Lab, Waterloo, ON
- Developed a stochastic agent-based model for analyzing monocultural colonies.
- Conducted exploratory data analysis and presented findings to the team.
Website Developer | 06/2022 - 08/2022
Toronto Central Baptist Church
- Developed and maintained three websites using WordPress, enhancing SEO performance and site traffic.
- Converted design mock-ups into functional pages using HTML and CSS.
Modern Web Application Design | 12/2020 - 09/2021
Manulife (Remote)
- Developed a website for LLENA(AI) using HTML5 and CSS; enhanced visual appeal through data-driven improvements.
- Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
PROJECTS
2024 ASA (American Statistical Association) DataFest | 04/2024
University of Waterloo
- Awarded Best Visualization at the 2024 ASA DataFest.
- Conducted statistical analysis to identify trends in learning outcomes based on textbook difficulty.
- Presented actionable recommendations to optimize learning materials.
SKILLS
Technical: Python (scikit-learn, matplotlib), R, MATLAB, Pyspark, SQL (PostgreSQL), Linux, Bash
Machine Learning: PyTorch, NumPy, pandas
Experience with Git for version control and collaborative coding
Strong statistical knowledge including hypothesis testing, linear models, and sampling techniques
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities