Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

YiFan Wang

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: yifanwang3850

Professional Summary

Dynamic and dedicated aspiring Technology educator with a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Engineering from Shanghai University. Currently pursuing a Secondary School Teacher qualification at the University of Canterbury (graduating Nov 2025). Skilled in Python, MySQL, MongoDB, and data analysis, with a proven track record in software development and big data processing. Passionate about leveraging strong communication skills and problem-solving expertise to inspire and educate the next generation in Technology.

Technical Skills

  • Programming: Python (data processing, automation), JavaScript (basic web development)
  • Databases: MySQL, MongoDB (data storage and retrieval)
  • Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiar with Git and Jupyter Notebook
  • Data Analysis: Machine learning for text data extraction and knowledge discovery

Personal Skills

  • Effective communicator with a polite, patient, and approachable demeanor
  • Skilled in diagnosing and resolving technical issues via phone, email, or in-person
  • Proficient in creating user-friendly technical documentation and guides
  • Strong problem-solving and logical thinking, with a focus on escalation when needed

Work History

Student Teacher, Burnside High School, Canterbury, NZ

March 2025 – May 2025

Grocery Assistant, New World Lincoln, Canterbury, NZ

May 2024 – March 2025

  • Full time grocery assistant
  • Online delivery driver

Waiter, The Phenix Chinese Restaurant, Canterbury, NZ

Mar 2024 – March 2025

  • Provided excellent customer service, ensuring a welcoming dining experience
  • Managed table setups and food delivery with efficiency and attention to detail

Software Development Engineer, FESCO Adecco Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China

Nov 2022 – Mar 2023

  • Developed Python utilities independently to support team projects
  • Contributed to collaborative software development tasks, enhancing system functionality

Big Data Engineer, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Shanghai, China

Jul 2020 – Jul 2022

  • Processed and analyzed medical text data using machine learning techniques
  • Designed efficient data storage solutions for quick retrieval in MongoDB and MySQL
  • Extracted actionable insights from large datasets, supporting research objectives

Education

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary), University of Canterbury, NZ

Jan-Nov 2025

Master of Engineering, Communication and Information System, Shanghai University, China

2017 – 2020

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic Information Engineering, Shanghai University, China

2013 – 2017

Volunteer Experience

  • Shanghai Metro Guide Volunteer: Assisted commuters with navigation and information
  • Visitor for the Elderly: Provided companionship at nursing homes
  • Green Saturday, Recycling Day Volunteer: Promoted sustainable practices
  • Open Christchurch 2024 Volunteer: Supported event logistics and visitor engagement

Achievements

  • President’s Scholarship, Shanghai University (Undergraduate)
  • First Prize, “Beikejian” Cup National Mobile Internet Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
  • Academic and First-Class Scholarships, Shanghai University
  • Excellent Student Award, Shanghai University
  • Second Prize, 14th China Postgraduate Mathematical Contest in Modelling
  • Published SCI Region I paper as joint first author in Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
  • Staff member of the month in Lincoln New World

Interests

  • Swimming, home workout, data analysis, independent research, and cooking