Chris Pham

Student at University of Southern California

San Jose, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Advanced Mathematics Expert at Mercor
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    At Mercor, I serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mathematics, where I am responsible for the rigorous evaluation and development of advanced quantitative materials. My role involves deconstructing complex mathematical concepts—ranging from multi-variable calculus to statistical inference—to ensure accuracy, clarity, and logical consistency. Key Contributions: Subject Matter Expertise: Providing high-level oversight for complex mathematical problem sets and theoretical frameworks. Quality Assurance: Vetting technical content to ensure it meets the highest standards of mathematical rigor. Analytical Problem Solving: Breaking down sophisticated proofs and equations into structured, verifiable formats.

  • Research Assistant at Resolution Economics
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    At Resolution Economics, I support consulting teams by assisting with the data management and research components of economic and litigation consulting projects. My work involves organizing and analyzing large datasets used in economic analyses that inform expert reports, legal cases, and settlement evaluations. I help clean and structure raw data from multiple sources and use tools such as Excel, including PivotTables and XLOOKUP, to organize datasets and generate summaries that support case analysis. I also assist with document and video review, research publicly available datasets, and help prepare materials used by consultants and expert witnesses. Through this role, I gain exposure to how economic analysis is applied within the legal system, learning how data, statistical reasoning, and careful documentation contribute to real-world litigation and consulting outcomes.

  • Sports Management Intern at University of Southern California
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    As a sports management intern at USC, I played a key role in the organization, operations, and logistics of athletic events and facility management. I collaborated with coaches, staff, and athletes to ensure smooth event execution, assisted in game-day operations, scheduling, and equipment management, and contributed to strategic planning for sports programs. My responsibilities also included facility oversight, risk management, and coordinating team resources to enhance efficiency. Through this experience, I developed strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic world of collegiate athletics and sports administration.

  • Growth Intern at D3
    Oct 2025 - Jan 2026 · 4 mos

    At D3, I supported growth initiatives focused on bringing domain infrastructure onto blockchain networks through domain tokenization. I worked with the growth and strategy teams to analyze digital asset markets and identify opportunities for expanding adoption of tokenized domains. My work included researching trends in the domain trading ecosystem, analyzing domain valuation patterns, and evaluating user engagement data to inform growth strategies. I also helped organize and structure datasets related to domain sales and user activity using Excel, including PivotTables and lookup functions, to support internal reporting and decision-making. Through this role, I gained exposure to the intersection of Web3 infrastructure, digital property rights, and internet naming systems, while developing experience working with early-stage growth strategies in a blockchain startup environment.

  • Data Science Intern at Prospecty
    Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 · 5 mos

    At Prospecty, I work at the intersection of data analysis, AI testing, and business strategy. I designed and optimized data pipelines that improved the quality of sales leads by 25%, ensuring cleaner and more actionable datasets for outreach campaigns. I also tested and refined AI models, identifying biases and collaborating with engineers to improve accuracy and real-world performance. Alongside my technical contributions, I conducted A/B testing and gathered insights from 50+ executive coffee chats with leaders at Microsoft, Intuit, and other major tech companies — applying these learnings to support both model updates and client-facing strategy.