I am Yi Yang, a Master of Science in Information Technology with a strong interest in data analysis. I have a solid foundation in Excel and data analysis, and I bring a detail-oriented, reliable approach to handling complex information. I am passionate about turning data into actionable insights that inform business decisions. Known for quick learning, clear communication, and an analytical mindset, I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to contribute to data-driven decision-making in business-focused settings. I have experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large multi-source time-series data, and I enjoy presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Yi Yang

I am Yi Yang, a Master of Science in Information Technology with a strong interest in data analysis. I have a solid foundation in Excel and data analysis, and I bring a detail-oriented, reliable approach to handling complex information. I am passionate about turning data into actionable insights that inform business decisions. Known for quick learning, clear communication, and an analytical mindset, I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to contribute to data-driven decision-making in business-focused settings. I have experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large multi-source time-series data, and I enjoy presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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I am Yi Yang, a Master of Science in Information Technology with a strong interest in data analysis. I have a solid foundation in Excel and data analysis, and I bring a detail-oriented, reliable approach to handling complex information. I am passionate about turning data into actionable insights that inform business decisions.

Known for quick learning, clear communication, and an analytical mindset, I thrive in collaborative environments and aim to contribute to data-driven decision-making in business-focused settings. I have experience collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large multi-source time-series data, and I enjoy presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Retail Assistant (Part-time to Full-time) at Fresh n Save
January 1, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Managed POS transactions, product categorization, and inventory updates; maintained accurate daily inventory records and performed detailed back-end data entry; handled cash register operations and customer service.
Data Scientist at University of Auckland
February 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025
Led forecasting of air quality for three major NZ cities by collaborating with a cross-functional team; cleaned and integrated 100,000+ rows of multi-source time-series data using pandas and SQL, improving data consistency and model accuracy by over 10%. Designed and evaluated models (Random Forest, LSTM, CNN, SVM, GBM); selected Random Forest based on R² and MSE. Delivered predictions via an interactive dashboard (Flask + React) to support model communication and demos.
Data Scientist at University of Auckland
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Collected, cleaned, and integrated 100,000+ rows of multi-source time-series data using Excel and SQL; validated data quality and resolved inconsistencies before analysis; produced insights and visual outputs to support different user groups; presented findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Consulting Intern at University of Auckland & CA ANZ
July 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
Designed and distributed a Google Forms survey to collect international student insights on job search and recruitment experiences in New Zealand; analyzed 50 responses using Excel to extract key patterns; co-authored a final report and presented findings via video with targeted recommendations; earned the Leading Change micro-credential for adaptability and leadership.
Consulting Intern at UoA & CA ANZ
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Designed and distributed a Google Forms survey to collect international student insights on job search and recruitment experiences in New Zealand; analyzed 50 survey responses to identify patterns in job preferences, visa concerns, and interview expectations; co-authored a final report and presented findings via video, offering targeted recommendations.
Business Analyst Intern at Bank of China
September 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Conducted sales reconciliation using Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) to support monthly performance tracking.

Education

M.Sci in Information Technology at University of Auckland
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Master of Science in Information Technology at University of Auckland
February 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Statistics (Data Science) at Shandong University of Science and Technology, China
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

Leading Change micro-credential
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025
Leading Change micro-credential
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Financial Services, Professional Services