Christopher Kim
San Diego, CA0
Department of War Operations Research Analyst | Data Science & Economics @ Claremont McKenna College
Data science student at Claremont McKenna College with experience analyzing defense datasets and building predictive models. SMART Scholarship recipient focused on operations research and machine learning applications.
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Predictive Modeling of Movie Revenue and Ratings
Built a full pipeline to predict box-office revenue using IMDb and TMDb data.
Engineered 15+ features and trained linear and quadratic models on 1M+ IMDb/TMDb records. Exploratory data analysis revealed significant revenue patterns and post-pandemic shifts in the film industry.
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Student Management System
Multi-structure record database for efficient lookups and batch processing.
Built a record database using hash tables, linked lists, and arrays to support efficient data operations. Implemented comprehensive validation routines to ensure algorithmic efficiency and data integrity.
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Wealth Inequality Simulation
Interactive tool to model taxation and redistribution effects.
Developed an interactive simulation using Streamlit to model taxation and wealth redistribution policies. Computed Gini coefficients and visualized wealth distributions to quantify policy effects.
Experience
Operations Research Analyst
United States Department of DefenseJun 2026 — Aug 2026 · Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Compiled and analyzed contract data to identify rate-curve trends and evaluate commodity-wide pricing patterns. Assessed validity and sufficiency of cost estimates through technical discussions with subject-matter experts to support senior-leader acquisition and resource decisions.
AI/ML Team Member
P-ai at the Claremont CollegesAug 2025 — Dec 2025 · Claremont, CA
Developed an AI academic advisor that converts natural-language student preferences into personalized, degree-feasible course schedules. System considered time constraints, degree goals, and student interests.
Operations Research Analyst
United States Department of DefenseJun 2025 — Aug 2025 · Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Analyzed large Army cost, personnel, and readiness datasets to identify key cost drivers for budgeting decisions. Created Power BI dashboards and briefs to communicate insights to senior analysts and leadership.
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Biotechnology Intern
Trutino BiosciencesJun 2023 — Aug 2023 · San Diego, California, United States
Supported protein engineering team by designing data-collection workflows and building a digital sample-tracking system using Excel. Improved upstream and downstream accuracy in lab operations.
Education
Claremont McKenna College
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Data Science & Economics
Aug 2023 — Jun 2027
GPA: 3.8/4.0; SMART Scholarship recipient (8% acceptance rate)
DIS - Study Abroad
Computer Science
Jan 2026 — May 2026
Attended DIS Stockholm in Spring 2026
Core course: Machine Learning
Other courses: Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Behavioral Economics, Swedish Language & Culture Through Music, Rhythm, and Song
Torrey Pines High School
High School Diploma
Aug 2019 — Jun 2023
- Weighted GPA: 4.4, Unweighted GPA: 4.0
- National Merit Commended Scholar
- AP Scholar with Honor
Credentials
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Chi Alpha Sigma Honors Society
Chi Alpha Sigma
Issued Jan 2026
Inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma honors society, which was established to recognize college student-athletes who excel both on and off the field of college competition.
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SMART Scholarship
United States Department of Defense
Issued Apr 2024
Recipient of the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship
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SCIAC All-Academic Team (2023, 2024, 2025)
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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Skills
SQLPower BIExcelMATLABpandasNumPyscikit-learnmatplotlibtidyverseggplot2Data CleaningStatistical InferenceData AnalysisMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceOperations Research