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ALAN LI

Wollongong

Summary

Master’s degree in Information Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning from the University of Wollongong. Proficient in Python with solid programming fundamentals, especially skilled in web scraping and data extraction. Self-taught in practical tools such as Scrapy, DrissionPage, XPath, and AJAX capturing, and capable of independently building automated scraping workflows. Also experienced in data processing and visualization using tools like Pandas and Matplotlib. Currently advancing my skills in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks including React and Next.js.

Contributed to a research project on carbon price forecasting using deep learning models, involving time-series modeling, structural break detection (e.g., PELT, Bai–Perron), and model comparison (LSTM, GRU, TCN). This experience deepened my understanding of model architecture, prediction strategies, and experimental analysis.

Highly adaptable, self-driven, and responsible, with a strong ability to work independently and support others. Deeply interested in the principles and real-world applications of large language models (LLMs), and actively following their development. Currently seeking a junior role in full-stack development or data analysis.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Data Collection Assistant

11.2024 - Current
  • Worked on freelance scraping projects to collect structured data from sites like Fang.com (房天下), Weibo comment sections, and K.tanjiaoyi.com
  • Used Python, Scrapy, XPath, and browser developer tools to locate, extract, and clean dynamic web data
  • Built automation scripts to batch download data, handle multi-page navigation, and export results into CSV
  • Helped clients gather datasets for real estate insights, sentiment analysis, and product monitoring
  • Learned to deal with anti-bot protections, login-required pages, and encoding issues in real-world websites

Supermarket Logistics Assistant

WanLong Oriental Supermarket
03.2023 - Current
  • Start work at 8am, driving around 450 km a day between Wollongong, Cabramatta, and Nowra
  • Pick up goods from suppliers, load them myself, and deliver to restaurants in Nowra and nearby areas
  • Communicate directly with suppliers to confirm stock, resolve issues, and make sure everything is ready on time
  • Handle the whole process on my own — from planning routes and loading to delivery and customer contact
  • This job has really strengthened my sense of responsibility and independence — I need to get everything done right without anyone supervising
  • Not afraid of hard work — just focus on getting the job done properly

Kitchen Assistant

Unanderra Peacock Palace
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with back kitchen duties including basic food prep, cleaning, and organizing ingredients
  • Maintained hygiene standards and helped keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy hours
  • Delivered food orders to local customers, ensuring on-time and friendly service
  • Balanced both in-house and delivery responsibilities, showing reliability and flexibility
  • Gained experience working under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

Education

Master of Information Technology - Information Technology Strategic Management

University of Wollongong
07.2025

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Planning

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
07-2023

Skills

  • Python (Pandas, NumPy,Matplotlib, OOP)
  • JavaScript (Core syntax, DOM, events)
  • Web Scraping (Scrapy, XPath, Regex, Ajax, DrissionPage)
  • JavaScript Reverse Engineering & Anti-Bot Techniques (in progress)
  • Databases (Neo4j, basic experience with PostgreSQL / MySQL)
  • React / Nextjs (in progress)
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to details
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin
  • Adaptable and eager to learn

Interests

I enjoy staying active—driving helps me relax, and I play basketball 2–3 times a week to stay focused and energized I'm also passionate about horse riding and dream of becoming a professional jockey one day

In my spare time, I like to explore programming beyond study I often challenge myself with small projects, such as writing automation scripts to batch-download high-quality wallpapers or scrape movie data from websites These hands-on tasks help me stay curious and keep improving my coding skills

Timeline

Data Collection Assistant

11.2024 - Current

Supermarket Logistics Assistant

WanLong Oriental Supermarket
03.2023 - Current

Kitchen Assistant

Unanderra Peacock Palace
03.2023 - 10.2023

Master of Information Technology - Information Technology Strategic Management

University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Planning

University of Wollongong
ALAN LI