So Hirota
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about me projects (astro)photography contact

I am a 4th year student at the University of California, San Diego, where I study Data Science. I am actively seeking out opportunities to apply my technical skills to the real world. Currently, I'm involved in astrophysics research, where I am exploring machine learning methods of discovering far away planets. Check out my resume.


2024 Summer

This summer, I'm working as a Data Science intern at Franklin Templeton, an asset management company. As a part of their Strategic Ventures team, I'm developing a KPI tracking system for startups in our incubator, utilizing tools like Databricks, Snowflake, and Llama.


2023 Summer

Last summer, I worked as a Data Science intern at menu, a Japanese food delivery company. I developed regression models for delivery driver availability prediction, and performed KPI analysis for the business development team. I learned how to work with a multi-disciplinary team, and found joy in it.


Hobbies

When I have free time, I like to read, ride my bike, brew coffee, listen to podcasts, and take photographs. I mainly read Japanese classical literature, by Dazai Osamu, Natsume Soseki, and the like. Reading helps me take a break from my fast paced life and "slow down time". Photography allows me to look at the world from fresh and unique perspectives.