Haoran Shi

Incoming @ Caterpillar | CS and Statistics Honors @ UF | Co-President @ CSK | Dance Coordinator @ CASA

Hollywood, Florida, United States

About

I am a highly motivated Computer Science and Statistics student at the University of Florida with a strong academic background, maintaining a 4.0 GPA while being part of the Honors and University Scholars Research Program. I have technical experience in Python, Java, C++ and R. Currently, I'm working with the UF Virtual Learning Lab to build an intelligent reading tutoring system with AI. Besides from my technical strengths, I also have a keen interest in empowering women in STEM. As Co-Director of Public Relations for CS Kickstart, I’ve led the creation of new visual themes and multimedia content strategies to connect our organization to young women just starting out in their computer science journey. I am also passionate about promoting Chinese culture. Through my role as a Dance Coordinator, I've planned workshops and organized large dance sets to promote Chinese culture and dance. I have also created action proposals that seek to improve the Chinese American Student Association. I look forward to leveraging my skills in both technical and creative realms for future opportunities in software development, technology-driven projects, and public engagement initiatives.

Experience

  • CS Kickstart at UF (Gainesville, Florida, United States)
    • Co President
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Co-Director of Public Relations
      Sep 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Manage organization Instagram and LinkedIn profiles with interactive posts and graphics.

  • Intro to Computer Organization (CDA3101) Peer Mentor at University of Florida
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Led discussion sections for 40–50 students to reinforce RISC-V and computer organization concepts by facilitating problem-solving sessions and interactive reviews. Supported over 200+ students in mastering course material by answering questions on Discord, hosting office hours, and providing individualized guidance.

  • Chinese American Student Association (CASA) at UF (1 yr 7 mos)
    • Dance Coordinator
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

      Oversaw end-to-end coordination for over 150 dancers and 14 choreographers, including rehearsal scheduling, application management, prop/food logistics, and inter-organizational communication across multiple student groups. Led live production efforts for events with audiences exceeding 1,000 attendees, managing recordings and stage operations under tight timelines and complex cue sequences.

    • CASANova Kappa Class Member
      Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos

      Plan one general body meeting and one small event, discussing icebreaker and main activities, budget planning, and devising graphics and themes for advertisement.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at UF Virtual Learning Lab
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Developed a gamification framework utilizing prompt engineering with an interactive map for the Storiza reading app. - Collaborated using the SCRUM framework and presented at the 2025 UF Undergraduate Research Symposium.

  • Software Engineer Intern at Silversea Media Group
    Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 · 5 mos

    Engineered an AI-driven knowledge system for ancient Chinese poems using Python, OpenAI RAG techniques, and custom TTS integration, deployed within an interactive metaverse platform to enhance user engagement in educational contexts. Developed browser-based interactive audiobooks for children using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, optimizing audio playback and UI responsiveness for cross-device accessibility. Proposed and began prototyping internal tools to automate manual workflows and improve operational efficiency, contributing to broader software process optimization initiatives.