Kapi'olani Community College, Honolulu

Associates, Computer Science and Natural Sciences (ASNS)

2022 - 2025

University of Hawai'i, Honolulu

Bachelors, Computer Science

2022 - Present

Data Energy Analyst, UH Manoa Department of Sustainability

www.hawaii.edu/sustainability/

My job is to assist in data visualization and analysis of UH Mānoa’s power grid.I am tasked with collecting data and providing information on where to best allocate our resources for energyefficiency. As well as help develop packages to lobby for renewable energy projects across UH campuses.

2025 - Present

Surf Instructor, Sparky Surf School

www.sparkyssurfschool.com

To maintain our business’ five star rating, I perform the highest degree of service for our clientele. Surfing is a dangerous sport and the open ocean is unpredictable. My work requires taking decisive action to ensure optimal safety and experience for my students. In addition to this, I provide constructive feedback and motivation to push through adversity. My standard of work has honed my ability to use quick thinking, a technical eye, and concise words in order to give a once in a lifetime experience.

2025 - Present

CIRP Labs

hgchen.com/cirp-lab/

My work at CIRP lab is to train AI models to identify both plants and invasive species. We implement drones and robots to selectively spray invasive species to help aid in restoration and preservation of Hawaiian endemic foliage. As well as aid local businesses in agriculture efficiency and inform them how to best direct their labor force.

2025 - Present

UH Mānoa Ka'ie'ie Scholarship, State of Hawaii

This scholarships is awarded to incoming transfer students and undergraduate students through Hawai'i institutions.

2025

VLDB Scholarship, State of Hawaii

To support regional activities related to data management research and development in Hawaii through the Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hilo. Funds shall be used but not limited to student scholarships [e.g. tuition, books, fees, etc.], Data Management Lecture series at UH Manoa and Data Management Workshops at High Schools across the Hawaiian Islands.

2026