Phillip Luong

Profile

I’m an Applied Mathematics and Statistics Honours Graduate from Monash University who is interested in Data Modelling and Analytics. I am particularly interested in Machine Learning and Neural Networks. I am always looking for ways to expand my knowledge.

You can download a physical version of my CV here.

Employment

Teaching Associate

Monash University, Clayton | February 2017 to present

• Liaised with subject coordinators to discuss student feedback and curriculum
• Trialled assignment questions, and proofread assignments before release
• Exam Invigilator, Marker and Checker during Sem 1 2019, and Sem 2 2020

Achievements

• Highly commended feedback from end-of-semester reviews. Achieved 27/29 ‘Outstanding’ (highest score) reviews throughout 2020

PhD Candidate (Computer Science)

RMIT University, Melbourne | February 2019 to March 2020

Research Project: Real-time Situation awareness with spatio-temporal analytics and Deep Learning for Emergency Services

• Research project co-funded by RMIT University and Victoria Police
• Cutting-edge research about Graph Neural Networks and their applications
• Analysed and combined datasets relating human movement, emergency events and demographic information in cities such as Melbourne and New York
• Frequently liaised and successfully negotiated plans between RMIT University and Victoria Police to satisfy opposing objectives

Achievements

• Co-authored and edited several articles which led to publications in journals and conference proceedings

Data Analyst

Flying Art Films, Port Melbourne | March 2018 to March 2019

• Analysed data from social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook
• Applied statistical techniques to social media data to detect trends in follower behaviours
• Reported findings and offered recommendations to improve client intake

Achievements

• Provided recommendations that led to a change of social media posting habits, resulting in an increased rate of new followers

Vacation Research Student

Burnet Institute, Prahran | Summer 2015/16 and Summer 2016/17

• Created compartmental models for epidemic control using R and Excel
• Wrote reports reviewing latest public health research for infectious diseases
• Communicated with co-authors to discuss methodology and research output

Achievements

• Contributed to writing a research article published in 2019
• Presented findings at the International Conference of Undergraduate Research 2016

Education

Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)

Monash University | June 2016 to November 2018

• Majors: Applied Mathematics and Statistics
• Weighted Average Mark: 86.00

Honours Thesis: Modelling the impact of network structure and control strategies on Hepatitis C Epidemics

Achievements

• 2018 Leo Gleeson Prize - Awared to the most outstanding honours student in Applied Mathematics
• Rene van der Borght Applied Mathematics Honours Scholarship - Awarded to the highest-achieving student commencing the Applied Mathematics Honours program
• AMSI Summer Vacation Research Scholarship (Summer 2017/18) - Research Topic: Numerical Optimisation Applied to Monte Carlo Algorithms for Finance

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)

Monash University | February 2014 to November 2016

• Notable subjects taken: Summer Research Project, Introduction to Bioinformatics, Partial Differential Equations, Applied Mathematical Modelling
• Weighted Average Mark: 83.25

Community

Hip Hop Freestyle Dancer

Phoenix Down Home Team (PDHT), South-Eastern Suburbs | June 2017 to Present

• Regular commitment to bi-weekly training sessions
• Conceptualised new choreography for showcases and competitions
• Actively competes in battles and competitions in the Melbourne Freestyle Dance Scene

Acheivements

• PDHT Competition Team 2018
• First Place at the Open Division at Step Off 2018
• Multiple Accomplishments at freestyle competitions

Volunteer Tutor and Homework Club Instructor

Embrace Education, Various Locations | March 2017 to December 2017 ; June 2020 to Present

• Provided free 1-on-1 tutoring for disadvantaged students
• Homework Club Instructor at multiple schools such as Wellington Secondary COllege and Noble Park Secondary College
• Supported student wellbeing at 1-on-1 and homework club sessions through consultations

Achievements

• Awarded accrediation as a Mental Health First Aider