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\name{Looi}{Shen Wei Brendan}
\address{10 Lorong Kota Raja, Taman Bukit Seputeh}{WP Kuala Lumpur}{Malaysia}
\phone[mobile]{+(60) 16-661 1838}
\email{shenweilooi@gmail.com}
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\small{As an Applied Mathematics graduate from Colorado State University, I strive to leverage mathematics and programming to tackle complex challenges in today’s digital landscape. My focus: high-performance computing and algorithm optimization across diverse technology industries.}
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\section{Education}
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\item{\cventry{Graduated May 2021}{Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Concentration in Applied Mathematics -- Computer Science}{Colorado State University}{Fort Collins, CO, United States}{}{
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    \item \textbf{Relevant Mathematics Coursework:}
      Fourier and Wavelet Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Abstract Algebra, \\Ordinary/Partial Differential Equations, Advanced Calculus of One Variable, Projects in Applied Mathematics
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    \item \textbf{Relevant Computer Science Coursework:}
      Software Development, Information and Coding Theory, \\Post-Quantum Cryptography,  Mathematics of Information Security, Data Structures, Discrete Structures 
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\section{Technical Skills}
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\item \textbf{Programming Languages, Frameworks \& Tools:}
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    \item {Languages:} Bash, \textbf{C}, \textbf{C\#}, \textbf{\Cpp}, \textbf{mySQL}, Matlab, \textbf{Maple}, Java, JavaScript, \textbf{Python}, \textbf{\LaTeX}, Haskell, Ada 95, R, PHP
    \item {Frameworks \& Tools:} NumPy, Websocket, \textbf{Numba}, \textbf{HDF5}, PyTables, Jupyter, Git, Docker, Powershell, EC \& DLP cryptosystems
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\item \textbf{Mathematical Skills:}
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    \item Able to recognize shifting priorities within theoretical problems and their applications
    \item Advanced ability to utilize software to solve problems within the scope of mathematics
    \item Quickly and efficiently apply different concepts within mathematics to real-world problems
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\section{Work Experience}
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  \item{\cventry{July 2022 -- Present}{Onboard Technologies -- Python \& C++ Development Team}
  {Software Developer}{Penang, Malaysia}{}{
    \begin{itemize}
      \item Develop and maintain a high-frequency trading platform for large-scale, low-latency daily transaction volumes
      \item Anticipate changes in execution platforms and proactively optimize software architecture to ensure continuous, smooth \\improvements and maintain a competitive edge
      \item Interface actively with stock exchange APIs, discovering and reporting bugs, contributing towards improvements, and implementing \\redundancy measures to ensure efficient and reliable connectivity
      \item Design and fortify mission-critical trading system features, facilitate market expansions, and swiftly resolve live trading issues. Employ automated testing for regression and error detection, implement fail-over protocols to ensure high stability during high-volume trading
      \item Engage in key areas of the tech stack: market data, book-building, order management, IPC, monitoring, alerting, and UI
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\item{\cventry{July 2021 -- July 2022}{Stampede Solution -- C\# Volare Development Team}
  {Junior Software Developer}{Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia}{}{
    \begin{itemize}
    \item Improved and optimized Volare, the main FinTech product, to decrease workflow ineffeciencies for users
    \item Identified and mitigated multiple complex, critical flaws within the full product stack
    \item Worked in C\# with mySQL, Vicidial, Ozeki, bash, PHP and several internal libraries
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\section{Projects \& Research Experience}
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\item{\cventry{Jan 2020 -- May 2020}{Department of Mathematics -- Dr. Anton Betten}
  {Clebsch Map Modeling of Cubic Surfaces}{Colorado State University}{}{
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    \item Developed novel solutions for optimizations of non-trivial implicit surface modeling
    \item Probing surface representation spectra for real world applications including cryptography and tessalation
    \item Worked in Maple, MATLAB, Python, and \Cpp
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\item{\cventry{Aug 2020 -- Dec 2020}{Department of Mathematics -- Dr. Anton Betten}{Visualization and Quantization of Implicit Surfaces}{Colorado State University}{}{
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    \item Exploration of exotic mapping methodologies for physical data visualization and surface property characterization
    \item Optimized tools for topological analysis of compute heavy implicit surfaces
    \item Applied ideas from Coding Theory, Differential Geometry and Group Theory
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