# Christopher Kim

**Operations Research Intern** — San Diego, CA

> 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.

Career Archetype: **Junction Trailblazer** (HE-MG) — One of the first Junction Trailblazers on Saywise

## Links

- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kim-

## Experience

### Operations Research Analyst, United States Department of Defense (2026-06 – 2026-08)
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 Colleges (2025-08 – 2025-12)
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 Defense (2025-06 – 2025-08)
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.

### SMART Scholarship, United States Department of Defense (2024-04 – present)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · - Sponsoring facility: The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Cost and Economics (DASA-CE) - 8% acceptance rate in the Cohort Year 2024

### Student Athlete (Men’s Soccer), Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics (2023-08 – present)
Claremont, California, United States

### Biotechnology Intern, Trutino Biosciences (2023-06 – 2023-08)
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

### Computer Science, DIS - Study Abroad (2026-01 – 2026-05)
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

### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Data Science & Economics, Claremont McKenna College (2023-08 – 2027-06)
GPA: 3.8/4.0; SMART Scholarship recipient (8% acceptance rate)

### High School Diploma, Torrey Pines High School (2019-08 – 2023-06)
- Weighted GPA: 4.4, Unweighted GPA: 4.0 - National Merit Commended Scholar - AP Scholar with Honor

## Projects

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

## Skills

SQL, Power BI, Excel, MATLAB, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, tidyverse, ggplot2, Data Cleaning, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Operations Research, Biotechnology, Python (Programming Language), LaTeX, Programming Languages, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Technical English, R (Programming Language), Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

## Credentials

- **Chi Alpha Sigma Honors Society** — Chi Alpha Sigma (issued 2026-01)
- **SMART Scholarship** — United States Department of Defense (issued 2024-04)
- **SCIAC All-Academic Team (2023, 2024, 2025)** — Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

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