Marquis Wong
Hey! I'm a M.S. graduate student studying Information Science at Cornell Tech in NYC.
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Professional Experience
Ernst & Young Advisory Services Ltd.
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong | Jul 2023 – Aug 2023
Business Advisory Intern: Climate Change and Sustainability Services
- Collaborated with clients in the lifecycles of different projects pertaining to various industrial operations – work ranges from due diligence, conducting climate risk assessments, to identifying feasible ESG initiatives for investment opportunities
- Developed project pipeline for a top UK conglomerate, recommended that suggested investments were not viable through projecting and analyzing future cash flows with risks considered, ultimately pivoting management's perspective
- Secured a $20M green bank loan for a client by modeling quantitative market data and conducting multiple regression forecasts to assess the feasibility of their proposed 2030 targets, recommending alternative investments
AECOM Company Ltd.
Sha Tin, Hong Kong | Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Urban Technician Intern: U+P
- Produced weekly technical assessments for diverse urban redevelopment initiatives, following the project lifecycle
- Collaborated extensively with upper management on the Northern Metropolis project, presenting data-driven land use and development insights that reshaped perspectives on previously overlooked redevelopment opportunities
Education
Cornell Tech
New York, NY | Expected May 2026
M.S. Applied Information Science (Technion) & M.S. Information Systems (Cornell), Connective Media Concentration
Awards: William & Barbara Dahl Master's Fellowship Fund
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY | 2020 - 2024
B.S. Urban and Regional Studies, Minors in Real Estate, Business
Awards: Dean's List (2021-2024), Community Service Award (2024)
Technical Skills & Interests
Technical
Python, Java, R, JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Suite, Office, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, ARGUS
Major Libraries & Modules
Numpy, Pandas, Apache Spark, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn, StatsModels
Coursework
Machine Learning Engineering, Data Science, Python, OOP (Java), Linear Algebra, Real Estate Development
Projects
Exploring what 311 Requests reveal about NYC's Neighborhoods
Python, Pandas, GeoPandas, scikit-learn
- Built a pipeline merging NYC 311 requests, Census demographic data, and shapefiles for geospatial analysis
- Created regression and clustering models, identifying correlations between complaints, income, and demographics
RoomSync-Lite – Roommate Matching Web App
Next.js, React, PostgreSQL
- Developed full-stack application enabling profile onboarding, preference-based matching, and secure authentication
- Implemented type-safe database queries with Drizzle and responsive UI design using Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion
- Deployed on Vercel, achieving real-time updates and seamless user experience through API and database integrations
Leadership & Extracurricular Experience
Cornell University Sustainable Design
Ithaca, New York | Aug 2022 – May 2024
Analytics Manager: Waste Management Modeling Team — Ithaca Carbon Neutral 2030
- Designed and optimized a predictive emissions model in Excel, integrating multi-source datasets to track and analyze intervention effectiveness through KPIs; developed using municipal and national data, verified through back testing
- Partnered with Greenstar Coop to quantitatively validate proposed policy changes and initiatives aimed at food waste
Design Connect
Ithaca, New York | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
Project Manager: Tioga Opportunities, Inc. — Residential Re-development
- Managed a cross-functional team of 11 peers in the end-to-end strategic planning and approved execution of residential re-development for two properties in Upstate NY; construction began in July 2024
- Led user research initiatives, employing surveys and interviews to deeply understand the needs and pain points of multicultural user groups
- Reduced project cost by $117,000 through cost benefit analysis, market research, and creative design thinking
Anabel's Grocery
Ithaca, New York | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
Marketing Committee Manager, Invoice Manager
- Directed a team of 8 in managing marketing and public relations efforts, including social media, newsletters, and campaigns
- Handled product pricing and purchasing, ensuring accurate invoices and cost-effective sourcing to maximize profit margins – raised sales by 70% and increased profits by $6,000 compared to the previous year
Personal Information
Languages: English (Native), Cantonese (Fluent), Mandarin (Fluent)
Interests: Trivia, Traveling, Backcountry Camping, Cooking Cantonese Cuisine, Strategy Games, Go-Karts, Tennis, Skiing, Golf