Shijie Gan

• Developing kiyotaka.ai, a cutting-edge trading analytics platform built for next-generation quantitative finance. • Thrived in an early-stage quant finance startup, gaining experience in blockchain, cryptocurrency markets, and quantitative trading systems. • Built and shipped features rapidly, taking full ownership from system design to deployment. • Architected and built the entire live collaboration system from scratch, implementing real-time updates via WebSockets, session management, and live chat functionality. • Sole developer of multiple platform-critical features including guest access system, Progressive Web App (PWA), in-app notifications and push notifications for mobile devices, beta-invites codes generations, etc.

• Backend & Middleware – Explored the world of backend development, middleware systems, and various core components. • Security & Risk Management – Understood the importance of security, grayscale strategies, monitoring, and emergency response. • Handling Large-Scale Traffic – Learned the complexities of managing peak traffic, especially during events like 11.11. • Acquiring & Payments – Gained valuable insights into the payments ecosystem. • Business Exposure – Had the incredible opportunity to visit Hangzhou, explore Ant International HQ at HuangLong, and visit Alibaba’s Xixi campus—truly inspiring places! • Great People & Team Culture – Met some of the most brilliant, fun, and supportive friends. From daily work to performing at the annual dinner, every moment was special. • Adapting to a Fast-Paced Work Culture – Learned to thrive in a dynamic, high-intensity environment.

• Contributed to the development and maintenance of the iFAST Global Bank platform (https://www.ifastgb.com/en/home), focusing on full-stack web development. • Learned the Angular framework and modern front-end technologies. • Implemented and integrated RESTful APIs with Spring Boot for the backend. • Fixed bugs and improved application stability, ensuring a seamless user experience. • Collaborated on a back-office email project, working closely with a senior developer. • Practiced industrial Scrum methodology, participating in daily stand-up meetings and sprint planning. • Engaged in cross-functional communication with the UI/UX team to translate requirements into system designs. • Networked with other interns and participated in the KitaHack hackathon competition, fostering teamwork and innovation. • Gained hands-on experience in transforming user requirements into actionable designs and system architectures.

• I have experience tutoring the continuous mathematics unit MAT1830 at Monash University. • In this role, I provided personalized instruction and support to a student, both in-person and online in a hybrid format. • My tutoring approach focused on clarifying complex mathematical concepts, preparing the student for exams. • I leveraged my deep understanding of continuous mathematics to help the student achieve academic success, enhancing their confidence and skills in the subject.

• Maintained a CGPA of 3.973/4.0 with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 90.154/100, showcasing outstanding academic excellence. • 1st Place in AI Pac-Man Challenge – achieved top performance in AI strategy and game logic • Highest scorer in multiple academic subjects, recognized for excellence and consistency, including 100% score in Python Development & Mobile Application Development. • Achieved the Monash High Achiever Award, awarded with RM30,000 scholarship.

• Received Recognition for Excellence in Design and Manufacture, highlighting outstanding project work and technical skills. • Ranked in the top 10% of the cohort in several examinations, demonstrating strong academic performance and a deep understanding of engineering principles.

• Recognized for A-Level's High Achiever. • Awarded with Taylor's Merit Scholarship.