Hello and welcome to my Web Folio!

My name is Nancy Wu, and I am a 4th year Computer Science and Statistics student at the University of British Columbia! Vancouver is the only place I have ever called home, although I am currently living in Ottawa while on a Co-op term at Statistics Canada.

The purpose of this Web Folio is to introduce you to my experience in data science. I have completed numerous work terms involving data analytics and programming, and I am currently working on a machine learning project at Statistics Canada. Most of my experience in data science is detailed and summarized on my LinkedIn profile. I recently made a profile, and have made a conscious effort to keep it updated.

Communication is a fundamental tool in the workplace. Even as a native English speaker, I have been working diligently to improve my abilities in writing and reading comprehension. I have comprised a list of my best Technical Writing pieces that I have written for my English class that are on this website.

Thank you for taking the time to review my Web Folio.

Above is a photo of me and my team participating in a charity soccer tournament at Statistics Canada.

How I Found Data Science

When I was in high school, I was very excited about business, and I thought that is what I wanted to pursue in life. After participating in the “Take your Child to Work” day program, I discovered the field of Actuarial Science, a niche profession that combines numbers and business. However, after a year of studying in Actuarial Science at SFU, I found that it was not the right choice for me. A year later, I transferred to UBC’s Statistics program. Through studying Statistics and having the exposure to so many different opportunities in university, I fell into the world of computer science. I enjoy programming because it’s about making something to accomplish some task, and at the end of it you can tell yourself “I made that!”. Through it all, I think I have finally found my calling in data science, which follows along my passion of statistics and computer science, since it bridges both fields together into one.