About Me!
Hello! I'm Allen Shen, a senior at the University of Michigan pursuing a major in Computer Science. I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive impactful, real-world outcomes and am eager to continue growing my expertise in dynamic, collaborative environments.
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Noneducational passions: Tennis, Basketball, Chess, Travelling, Pickleball, Cooking
Hometown: Bergen County, New Jersey
Experience
3 Undergraduate Internships/Co-ops
September 2024 - Current
At Annaly Capital Management, I work as part of the STAR (Strategic Technology & Application Re-Architecture) team, focusing on transforming the company’s data and application architecture into a more modern, flexible, and scalable system. My role involves improving data management processes, implementing scalable coding practices with technologies like Node.js, and enhancing application development and deployment through cloud-based solutions. This experience has deepened my understanding of modern architecture design and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced, enterprise environment
May 2024 - August 2024
At IBM, I was part of the PrestoDB team, where I worked on enhancing the performance and scalability of this open-source distributed SQL engine used for big data analytics. My role involved integrating performance benchmarking tools, developing features to optimize data processing workflows, and collaborating with the open-source community. This experience provided me with valuable insights into distributed systems and cloud technologies, while also honing my skills in building efficient, scalable solutions.
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(2024 Intern Ping Pong Champion)
June 2023 - August 2023
At UPS, I served as a DevOps Engineer Intern, focusing on automating cloud and infrastructure management processes. I developed and deployed automation scripts using tools like Ansible to streamline operations, significantly improving efficiency. I also collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless connectivity between various systems. This experience strengthened my skills in cloud automation and system optimization.
Hobbies
Tennis
Foodie
I currently play on the Michigan club team, but I have been playing competitively for over a decade. I also gave lessons for a few years.
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My favorite player at the moment is Carlos Alcaraz!
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Pictured Above:
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Acai Smoothie Bowls
- Acai, mixed frozen berries, raw honey, fresh blueberries and strawberries, flax seeds
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Focaccia Bread Steak Sandwich
- Parmesan and tomato focaccia bread, ribeye steak, provolone, caramelized onions
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Charcuterie Board
- Assorted cheeses and deli meats