Zhuoran Lucy Sun

Hi, I’m Zhuoran Sun (Lucy), a Master’s student in Computational Data Science at Carnegie Mellon University. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a joint major in Mathematics and Computer Science from Emory University.

Experiences

I am passionate about applying data science methods across diverse industries and fields, with a particular focus on business, finance, and time-series analysis.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have worked consistently to bridge the gap between technology and business operations by developing tools and analytics that drive meaningful outcomes. During my time at The Emory Wheel in college, I identified inefficiencies in lead tracking with Google Sheets and developed a more accessible system to streamline interactions and improve productivity.

After graduating, I joined Truist Securities, where I built reporting pipelines to enhance the generation and visualization of key reports, helping senior management to make strategic decisions. Later, I joined the project to develop an event-driven system for tracking bid and offer prices. This system improved real-time monitoring, enabling the trading desk to make faster and more informed decisions. I was lucky to be able to lead a trading strategy analysis on bond Request for Quote data, performing time series analysis to support the electronic trading business.

Currently, as a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University in the Master of Computational Data Science program, I am gaining hands-on experience with large-scale datasets and advanced algorithms, further honing my technical and problem-solving skills.

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Compuational Data Science (MCDS) Analytics Track
GPA: 4.03/4.0
Coursework: Machine Learning for Signal Processing (A+), Introduction to Machine Learning, Machine Learning for Large Datasets, Interactive Data Science, Cloud Computing

Emory University

Bachelor of Business Administration
Major 1: Information Systems
Major 2: Math and Computer Science
GPA: 3.95/4.0; High distinction and ISOM distinction award (top 2)
Coursework: Optimization, Numerical Analysis, Database Systems, Machine Learning, Data Mining

Personal Interests

I have practiced Guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument, since I was young. I started a Chinese music ensemble at Emory. Check out the channel if you’re interested: Emory Stream Chinese Music Ensemble