Dalong Chen

Research (Remote)

San Jose, CA | Directed by Professor Tracy Xu, University of Denver | 09/2024 – Present

• The impact of COVID-19 on consumption and investment behaviors across income levels
• The implications of an aging economy
• Climate financing strategies

Role: Conceptualizing research questions, data analysis, and exploring methodologies.

Company Research Project

Beijing, China | Collaborated with Team Members | 07/2020 – 10/2023

Applied Markov chain modeling to predict prediabetes and diabetes by analyzing health state transition probabilities. Developed a model forecasting gluten levels and projected blood sugar data for one year.

Independent Study

Denver, CO | Directed by Professor Ronald Rizzuto, University of Denver | 03/2012 – 06/2012

Analyzed economic integration among China, South Korea, and Japan. Conducted comparative analyses and interviews, earning an "A" grade for the final paper.

Assistant Portfolio Manager

Denver, CO | Directed by Professor Maclyn Clouse, University of Denver | 06/2011 – 12/2011

• Conducted financial valuation, investment analysis, and portfolio attribution for a $600,000 endowment fund.
• Promoted to Assistant Portfolio Manager, managing portfolio strategy and reporting.

University of Chicago — Master of Science

Major: Computer Science | 09/2016 - 03/2020 | GPA: 3.63/4.0

Notable Projects:

• Big Data: MapReduce and Hadoop analysis of large datasets.
• Blockchain: Developed a decentralized blockchain using Java.

University of Denver, Daniels College of Business — Master of Science

Major: Finance | 09/2010 - 06/2012 | GPA: 3.86/4.0

Provided technology support and assisted new students as a Graduate Assistant.

Shandong Jiaotong University — Bachelor of Economics

Major: Finance | 09/2006 - 07/2010 | GPA: 3.62/4.0

Exchange Student: University of Boras, Sweden. Paper: Auto finance research & development.

Application Consulting Group

San Jose, CA (Remote) | Senior Technical Consultant | 01/2024 – Present

• Amazon: Linux, AWS, Python, IBM PA, relational databases.
• C Spire: Python, Fusion, IBM PA, ETL.

Capsu Tech Inc.

Beijing, China | CEO & Principal Developer | 06/2020 – 10/2023

Led development of a diabetes healthcare model application using Flutter, Dart, MongoDB, and Python. Trained staff and presented to stakeholders.

Prism IT Inc.

Chicago, IL | Senior Architect | 06/2019 – 02/2020

Specialized in Java, Python, and IBM Cognos TM1.

Transcendia Inc.

Chicago, IL | Operational Analytics Lead | 03/2017 – 04/2019

Worked on finance, accounting, and sales databases using Docker and IBM PA.

DataClarity Corporation

Denver, CO | Senior Consultant | 08/2015 – 02/2017

Clients included BlueCross BlueShield and ProAssurance Corporation. Focused on database and front-end design.

Perficient, Inc.

Denver, CO | Senior Technical Consultant | 09/2012 – 08/2015

• Front & back-end programming, database design & development.
• Organized & presented within teams & company, trained client’s users, mentored new developers.
• Clients: AbbVie/Abbott: Design and development of financial databases (10/2012 – 07/2015).
• 7-Eleven: Financial database maintenance.