Ray Cao

Education

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI | September 2017 – April 2019 (Expected)

B.S.E in Computer Science

GPA: 3.88/4.00

• EECS 281: Data Structures and Algorithms
• EECS 370: Computer Organization
• EECS 376: Foundations of Computer Science
• EECS 388: Introduction to Computer Security
• EECS 398: Computing for Computer Science
• EECS 441: Mobile App Development for Entrepreneurs
• EECS 445: Introduction to Machine Learning
• EECS 482: Introduction to Operation System
• EECS 484: Database Management System
• EECS 485: Web Databases and Information Systems
• STATS 412: Probability and Statistics

 

University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute

Shanghai, China | September 2015 – August 2019 (Expected)

B.S.E in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

GPA: 3.50/4.00

• EECS 280: Programming & Elem. Data Structures
• EECS 270: Logic Design
• EECS 216: Signals and Systems
• EECS 300: Technical Communication

 

Leadership

Co-president and Marketing Director

Ann Arbor, MI | December 2017 – Present

Michigan China Forum

• Directed the planning and execution of forum events (meetings and fundraisers) of 1100+ attendees in Ann Arbor
• Maintained relationships with corporations, school departments and local organizations and expanded media exposure

 

Vice Director of Outreach Department

Ann Arbor, MI | Aug 2017– Aug 2018

SJTU Student & Alumni Association

• Worked with the University of Michigan and industry partners to hold culture immersion programs
• Created networking opportunities for SJTU and international students
• Outreached the local communities and MCity research complex to provide professional development and research resources

 

Publicity Director, China-Side Associate

Shanghai, China | May 2017 – August 2017

Michigan China Forum Committee

• Planned and organized the events of China Thinks Big project fair, Mission 300, the cocktail party, and three house games
• Managed the video shootings and photography work of speech series and VIP interviews
• Produced the videos for opening (welcome video) and closing (review video) ceremonies

 

Vice Minister of Liaison Department

Shanghai, China | June 2016 – August 2017

Joint Institute Student Union

• Planned and organized the 2nd US-Sino cuisine culture festival at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Encouraged international and local students to make and share food from their own cultures to enhance friendship

 

Volunteer

Graphic Designer

Ann Arbor, MI | September 2017 – Present

Tiger Express

• Published 5 social media posts with 10,000+ views
• Established the visual standard of the online magazine Tiger Express
• Designed and posted the Tiger Express UM Survival Guide

 

Volunteer Teacher

Luxi, Yunnan Province, China | December 2016 – January 2017

Joint Institute Peer Volunteer Group

• Participated in the project of volunteer teaching in Yunnan, southwest border province, China
• Prepared and delivered the maths lectures for two classes in the 7th and 8th grade
• Involved the study of the educational issues in Chinese rural areas

 

Executive Assistant

Shanghai, China | May 2017

Michigan Pan Asia Reunion

• Helped the organization and management of the UM alumni reunion in pan Asia region