Darren Zhang

About

Experience

• Software Engineer at Nuna Inc.
  May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

• Research Lab Supervisor at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
  Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  Led a 10-member team in AI ethics and companionship research, developing a GPT-4 based chatbot for studies, designed ethical AI frameworks in healthcare, and co-authored a publication on AI-human interactions

• CS 61A Academic Intern at UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)
  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 · 5 mos

  Facilitated the learning and understanding of complex programming concepts for a lab section of 30+ students for the UC Berkeley' largest intro. computer science course

• Software Engineering Intern at HiScene AR
  May 2021 - Sep 2021 · 5 mos

  Led AR development in Unity with Python and C++, optimizing performance by 10% and reducing memory usage by 20% using Valgrind, and improved bug resolution by 30% with Agile practices, enhancing HiAR glasses experiences

• Tutor & Event Coordinator at Canada Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
  Sep 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

  As a tutor, provided 1-on-1 tutoring service to newly immigrated and refugee children, ranging from ages 8 to 12. As an event coordinator, I hosted community events to provide support regarding immigrant settlement, and established a partnership with the Toronto Transit Commission to provide free bus passes for children in the mentorship program