Machine learning · 2026
Neural network from scratch
A NumPy multilayer perceptron with hand-derived backpropagation, a binary MNIST parser, and custom SGD.
~94.2% test accuracy
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Computer science at UMass Amherst
Bryan Huang.
Exploring machine learning.
Building the systems behind it.
I’m a computer science student and AI research assistant in the DREAM Lab. My work spans GPU memory scheduling, machine learning from first principles, and engineering through simulation and physical testing.
Learning through building
Selected work
Applied machine learning · 2026
Tabular classification pipeline
A complete Scikit-Learn workflow with custom feature engineering, leakage prevention, and model comparison.
0.894 cross-validation ROC-AUC
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Engineering · 2023–2025
From simulation to structure
Three years of bridge design, finite element analysis, and fabrication. First place at the Delaware Bridge Design Competition.
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Experience
Artificial Intelligence Research Assistant
Sep. 2026 – PresentUMass Amherst · DREAM Lab
- Investigate memory-aware GPU scheduling in Kalypso, a system for executing pipelined LLM filters and joins.
- Design a Python workload harness that independently varies filter selectivity and join fanout to compare adaptive and fixed GPU memory allocations using throughput, time to first token (TTFT), and inter-token latency (ITL).
Admissions Student Staff
Oct. 2026 – PresentUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst Admissions · Sunderland, MA
- Analyze transcripts and recalculate prospective students’ GPAs using MBHE standards.
SGA Senator
Oct. 2025 – May 2026UMass Student Government Association · Academic Oversight, Ways & Means
- Initiated and co-led the UMass AI Taskforce on Undergraduate Student AI Literacy.
- Deliberated $4.2M Student Activities Trust Fund allocations, reviewed approximately 75 RSO budgets, and evaluated funding guidelines across 400+ student organizations.
- Proposed updated funding requirements and operational recommendations.
Academic foundation
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Expected May 2028B.S. in Computer Science · GPA: 3.89/4.00
- Dean’s List · Chancellor’s Award Scholarship ($72k).
- Coursework: Data Structures, Discrete Mathematics, Probability, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus.
Polytech High School
Aug. 2021 – June 2025Engineering Design Technology · GPA: 4.00/4.00
- Valedictorian · Secretary of Education Scholar.
- Class President (2022–2025); led 10+ school-wide events.
Tools I work with
Technical skills
Languages
Libraries
Developer tools
Engineering tools
Certifications
FAA Part 107Commercial Drone Remote Pilot
Autodesk AutoCADCertified
Autodesk RevitCertified
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