Summary
Shu Yang is an emerging data and design-focused technologist with seven years of experience bridging GIS, Python data analysis, and UI design. Currently a Course Assistant at NYU, Shu helps students master ArcGIS workflows, supports assignment grading, and facilitates discussions that demystify complex spatial concepts. With an MS in Applied Science and Informatics from NYU Tandon and a strong undergraduate background in graphic design (3.87 GPA), Shu blends analytical rigor with a keen eye for visual communication. Past work as a UI Design Assistant informs a user-centered approach to technical problem solving, especially in mapping and web interfaces. Based in New York, Shu brings academic research training (Ph.D. affiliation noted on GitHub) to hands-on teaching and practical tooling, making technical topics accessible to diverse learners. Colleagues value Shu’s ability to translate between code, data, and design to produce clear, usable outcomes.
7 years of coding experience
Master of Science - MS, Applied Science and Informatics, Master of Science - MS, Applied Science and Informatics at NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design, 3.87, Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design, 3.87 at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication