Carlynda Gao
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About Me


Hello!

I'm Carlynda Gao, an undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley originally from San Jose, California. As a student at UC Berkeley, I'm studying computer science, pure mathematics, and philosophy. I'm involved in research in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, the Chinese Student Association, and the Ski & Snowboard Team. Educationally I'm interested in art & design, economics from a historical perspective, the natural sciences, and pure mathematical topics such as complex and differential geometry, algebraic topology, and other visualization heavy concepts. I love a good challenge and I enjoy problem solving, especially when it comes to logic problems, puzzles, and game theory. I also love building tangible products, enjoy fast-paced environments, and value continual learning, so I hope to explore a career in software engineering and quantitative trading, research, or development.

In high school I was involved in research, competitive clubs such as DECA and Mock Trial, a part-time job at a boba shop, and volunteering at various non-profit organizations such as environmental restoration groups and animal shelters. Fun fact: I adopted my cat Harry from one of the animal shelters I volunteered at.

Outside of school, some of my many interests include running, snowboarding, fishing, reading, cooking, drawing, and working on cars. I also love exploring nature and traveling. When possible, I enjoy going to Lake Tahoe in the winter and summer, visiting my sister in New York City, and visiting my extended family in China.