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Name Emily Zhao
Email guzhaoemily@gmail.com
Phone (952) 228-4256
Summary I'm excited by executing cool ideas for a better tomorrow. Leveraging a robust technical background, the strong ability to quickly learn and adapt, and a proven track record in program execution-- I excel at transforming ideas into actionable solutions and leading teams to deliver impactful results.

Education

  • 2023.08 - 2027.05

    Durham, North Carolina

    Bachelor's
    Duke University
    Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science
    • Minor in Political Science

Work

  • 2024.06 - 2024.12
    Software Engineering Intern
    Cardiac Rhythm Management, Medtronic
    • Designed Python-based Universal Core Longevity Estimator algorithm for next-gen implantable cardiac devices, reducing development time by 12 months, standardizing cross-device performance, and reducing field error occurrences.
    • Automated data analysis and visualization of device current testing and documentation, significantly improving process efficiency.
    • Troubleshoot software for automated testing scripts to improve hardware characterization processes.
  • 2023.06 - 2023.08
    Hardware Product Engineering Intern
    Cardiac Rhythm Management, Medtronic
    • Conducted bench testing and data analysis of Bluetooth field data from Medtronic’s Patient Programmer to profile the noise interference in operating rooms, developed an algorithm to simulate and predict Bluetooth data throughput with Wi-Fi coexistence, to help redefine signal transmission protocol for greater reliability.
  • 2021.06 - 2022.08
    Instructor
    Summer Orchestra Program, Mounds View Public Schools
    • Led private lessons, sectionals, and group lessons for 4th-6th grade students learning violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Volunteer

  • 2024.08 - Present

    Durham, North Carolina

    Director
    Hackathon, Duke FEMMES+
    • Coordinate a STEM hackathon for 100+ high school students, teaching Python & AI, data visualization, game development, and cybersecurity workshops, while connecting participants with professionals on careers in tech.
  • 2024.05 - Present

    Durham, North Carolina

    President
    Duke Conversations
    • Lead the redesign and strategic expansion of Duke Conversations, advancing our mission to connect faculty and students through weekly intimate dinner discussions with administration and professors.

Awards

Skills

Physics
Python
Java
HTML
JavaScript
Swift
MATLAB
Tensorflow
PyTorch
Git
Visual Studio
Linux
Bluetooth
Wireless Communication
LabVIEW
Spotfire
LTSpice
Simulink
Excel

Languages

English
Native speaker
Mandarin Chinese
Fluent

Interests

General
Software Development
Machine Learning
Product Management
eVTOL
National Security

Projects