Yi Sun Prospect 33 Global Data Lab

Say hello to Yi Sun , whose journey from math whiz at Rensselaer Polytechnic to data science pro for a capital market Prospect 33 client in New York is nothing short of inspiring. After a master's in statistics from Columbia, Yi found his groove in the Global Data Lab program, blending academic projects and a cool gig teaching machine learning to high schoolers.

Yi was drawn to data science because of its power to make smart, data-driven decisions and stumbled upon the GDL program while hunting for a part-time job that could throw him into the deep end of industry experience. He saw it as the perfect chance to apply his skills in real-world settings.

Through GDL, Yi got to grips with tools like ChatGPT and hefty online textbooks, which he used to teach himself and others. He even whipped up a Python script to automate some tedious tasks for a club at Columbia, showing how AI can make life easier. One of the biggest lessons Yi learned was making sure he was really tackling what clients needed. Initially focusing on the minor details, he quickly realized the importance of grasping the big picture — a game changer in delivering value.

Yi's tip for anyone diving into AI and ML? Take every task seriously and cherish each opportunity. The field's always changing, and keeping up means staying engaged and eager to learn.

Outside the office, Yi's all about sports. Whether he's swimming laps or hitting the basketball court, staying active helps him stay sharp and ready for whatever data challenges come next.

Yi Sun’s story is a great example of where passion and continuous learning can take you in the ever-evolving world of tech.