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Dingran Dai (Daisy)

Currently pursuing my Master’s in Applied Information Science at Cornell Tech, I draw on my background in architecture and computational design to make and prototype interactive experiences.

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Education

Cornell University

New York, NY

Aug 2025 – May 2027

Master of Science

Applied Information Science & Information System • GPA: 4.01/4.2

Merit Scholarship

Relevant Coursework:

3D Interaction DesignUbiquitous ComputingDigital FabricationHCIInteractive DevicesTrust and SafetyApplied Machine LearningData Structures and Algorithms

South China University of Technology

Guangzhou, China

Sep 2020 – Jul 2025

Bachelor of Engineering

Urban & Rural Planning • GPA: 3.72/4.0

• University Scholarship

• Merit Student in School of Architecture

• Outstanding Student Leader

Relevant Coursework:

Architecture StudioSketch PaintingArchitectural HistoryGISUrban Design

Extended Education

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Jan 2024 – Feb 2024

Essential Competencies for Innovative Talents

• Engaged in advanced training on Innovation & Technology and Leadership Team Building; earned A rating

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

Sustainable Urban Futures: Designing for Climate Resilience and Adaptation

• Mastered basics of CFD environmental simulation software; earned A rating

Experience

AI Automation & Growth Intern

Remote

2026

The Style That Binds Us

Translated founder requirements into a phased roadmap and built an AI wardrobe-planning product using Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, and Vercel

Product Strategy Intern

Shenzhen, China

2025

Xiaomi Technology

Contributed to product strategy and user experience research for optimizing Redmi smartphone performance and gaming experience

Urban Data Research Intern

Guangzhou, China

2024

Architectural Design and Research Institute of SCUT

Scraped Baidu Street View images across 30 cities and used ArcGIS to analyze historical urban landscape pattern

Planning Intern

Guangzhou, China

2023

Guangzhou Urban Planning Survey and Design Research Institute

Conducted site research, developed an evaluation framework, and distributed resident satisfaction surveys to inform urban systems design

Skills & Expertise

Development

  • Python
  • SQL
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • Git / GitHub
  • Linux / Bash

Design

  • Figma
  • Photoshop / Illustrator
  • Fusion 360
  • Rhino / Sketchup
  • AutoCAD

Physical Computing

  • Arduino
  • Raspberry Pi
  • ESP32 (Feather)
  • Sensor Integration
  • Laser cutting & 3D Printing

Design Philosophy

I focus on space and how people actively interactd with it.

Through hands-on making, I explore how subtle interventions can change how people perceive, understand, and move through space.

Let's Connect

I'm currently seeking full-time opportunities starting in 2027, particularly in creative technology, design engineering, and product management. I'm also open to research collaborations involving interactive systems, AI, and hands-on prototyping.

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