Julian Shun

Education

  • Ph.D., School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh, PA; 2009 – Present
  • M.S., Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh, PA; 2009 – 2012
  • B.A., Computer Science, UC Berkeley; Berkeley, CA; 2004 – 2008; GPA: 3.98/4.00 (graduated at the top of the class)

    Work Experience

  • Teaching Assistant for Parallel and Sequential Data Structures and Algorithms (15-210) at Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh, PA; 2013
  • Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Computer Systems (15-213) at Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh, PA; 2012
  • Oracle Corporation — Software Developer; Redwood Shores, CA; 2008
  • Teaching Assistant for Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (CS 61A); UC Berkeley, CA; 2007
  • Windermere Associates — Research Assistant; Orinda, CA; 2004

    Awards

  • Recipient of the Highest Achievement Award in Computer Science for graduating at the top of the class (UC Berkeley); 2008
  • Graduated with honors in Computer Science (UC Berkeley); 2008
  • Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa as a junior; 2007
  • Inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, an international honor society for the computing sciences; 2006

    Extracurricular Activities

  • Upsilon Pi Epsilon — Faculty and Department Liaison; UC Berkeley, CA; 2006 – 2007
  • Hall Association — Executive Vice President; UC Berkeley, CA; 2006
  • Computer Science Lab Assistant; UC Berkeley, CA; 2006
  • Student Orientation Staff; UC Berkeley, CA; 2005 – 2006

    Graduate Coursework at Carnegie Mellon University

  • Intermediate Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Graduate Algorithms
  • Algorithms in the Real World
  • Computer Networks
  • Randomized Algorithms
  • Optimizing Compilers for Modern Architectures
  • Programming Language Semantics
  • How to Write Fast Code (audit)
  • Spectral Graph Theory (audit)
  • Advanced Algorithms (audit)
  • Computer Architecture (audit)
  • Computational Geometry (audit)
  • Optimization (audit)

    Service

  • External Reviewer: DCC 2013, EuroPar 2013