Derek Cheng

Professional Experience

Lutron Electronics

September 2018 - Present

Software Engineering Co-op

• Work as part of the Resi Apps team, developing Android and iOS apps for the Lutron's residential lighting control systems
• Lead the design and implementation of a feature written in Java (Android) and Objective-C (iOS) for the Caséta and RA2 Select app that warns the user when their lighting control system nears maximum device capacity, aiming to significantly reduce related tech support calls
• Conduct user research by polling alpha/beta testers and studying app-collected analytics to create a software design that closely aligns with user requirements
• Fill in as UX designer by creating wireframes and mockups to assist the UX team when their workload is heavy
• Prepare the apps for a CES 2019 release by conducting testing to identify bugs and implementing bugfixes

Cornell University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

January 2018 - May 2018

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Served as an undergraduate teaching assistant for ECE 2300 (Digital Logic and Computer Organization), an introductory computer engineering class of around 100 students
• Graded and provided feedback for homework and exams
• Led and supervised 3-hour weekly lab sessions of around 20 students by explaining key concepts, diagnosing bugs, and monitoring student progress
• Assisted students by answering questions online through Piazza and by holding office hours

Cornell University Department of Mathematics

August 2017 - December 2017

Course Assistant

• Served as a course assistant for MATH 1110 (Calculus I), an introductory calculus class of around 300 students
• Coordinated and ran support sessions to assist students with homework and exam preparation
• Graded weekly homework for 30 students and provided students with feedback regarding areas they should focus on
• Wrote detailed comments for the instructor specifying common mistakes and areas of improvement
• Tutored students individually when requested

Cornell Dining

January 2017 - May 2017

Student Worker

• Assisted chefs with the operation and maintenance of various dining hall stations
• Facilitated and performed cleaning of dining hall stations after closing time

Leadership Experience

The Hangovers A Cappella

August 2017 - January 2018

Tour Manager

• Managed and allocated a touring budget of $11,000 between transportation, lodging, food, and other expenses for our January 2018 tour of California
• Planned performances and social events at 5 universities across Northern and Southern California
• Searched for and liaised with potential concert venues including Cornell alumni clubs located in California

Cornell University Glee Club

March 2017 - March 2018

Webmaster

• Oversaw and expanded the Glee Club’s online presence through its website and search engine optimization
• Facilitated Glee Club merchandise sales through management of the website’s e-commerce features
• Implemented new features and improvements to the website after discussion with Glee Club members and officers

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