About Me

Hi, my name is Tianren. I study computer science with a focus on systems at Brown University. I build apps and tools to make things more efficient. I hope to help build scalable, privacy-preserving systems in the future.

  • University Brown University
  • Major Computer Science
  • Degree Concurrent B.S/M.S.

Hobbies

I play basketball with friends for exercise and fun.
I read books about the future to challenge my imagination.
I travel to experience cultures and understand my place.

Experience

Work

Jun. 2023 - Aug. 2023
Software Engineering Intern

Palantir | Privacy & Civil Liberties

Improved usuability and streamlined permission model for data governance platforms.

May 2022 - May 2023
Software Engineering Intern

Transcend

Built API integrations to automate data subject request processing and data system discovery.

Dec. 2021 - Dec. 2022
Teaching Assistant

Brown CS Department

Assisted Intro to Software Engineering, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, and Multiprocessor Synchronization.

Education

2020-2024
Concurrent B.S./M.S. in Computer Science

Brown University

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Activities: Fullstack at Brown, AI Safety Team, Effective Altruism

2016-2020

Northwood High School

GPA: 4.2/4.0

Activities: Wind Symphony & Orchestra (Trombone), Varsity Track & Field (Hurdles)

Frameworks & Tools

  • Next.js & React
  • MongoDB
  • Firebase
  • Docker
  • OAuth
  • gRPC
  • Git

Programming Languages

  • Typescript/Javascript
  • Go
  • Python
  • Java
  • C/C++

Courses

  • Microservices
  • Operating Systems
  • Distributed Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Multiprocessor Synchronization
  • Privacy-Conscious Computer Systems
  • Compilers
  • Algorithms
  • Programming Languages
  • Software Engineering
  • Deep Learning
  • Data Science
  • Blockchains & Cryptocurrencies
  • Computer Graphics

Projects

Terrains

Terrains

Graphics
Privacy Pal

Privacy Pal

Dev Tools
PA Container Service

PA Container Service

Systems
Here

Here

Fullstack
College Visit Planner

College Visit Planner

Fullstack
Puddlestore

Puddlestore

Systems