Daniel McGee Marin
Majoring in both Engineering and Business, I work to combine Engineering Problem Solving with Business Development to create and implement Effective Solutions.
About Me
Hello! I’m Dan, a student at UC Berkeley majoring in EECS and Business. I really enjoy digging into tough problems, especially navigating the initial ambiguity where the path forward isn’t clear and it’s largely about learning and troubleshooting. A lot of this mindset comes from years of tinkering with Arch Linux, where I often have to be resourceful in order to fix my poor computer after my latest customization imploded it! I really like clever solutions that simplify things for people, whether that’s rethinking a user experience to be radically easier or writing a script/agentic workflow to automate a time-consuming task.
My goal is to build well designed and managed institutions capable of transforming both small and large scale communities. I believe these kind of institutions not only need engineering skills to identify core problems (or opportunities) and design technical solutions, but also business knowledge to design the institutional framework required for these solutions to have a lasting impact. I’m especially interested in applying this approach in areas like education and finance to build the kinds of sustainable systems that become engines for opportunity and community growth.
Some of my favorite books are Why Nations Fail, Plato’s Republic, and Weapons of Math Destruction. I’d love to chat about any of them, so feel free to send me an email!
When I’m not working, you can usually find me reading, fixing my Linux setup (after it inevitably breaks in my quest to get sub 8 second boot), or playing Poker and MTG.
Here are some recent interests:- Python, Java, R, MATLAB
- Machine Learning & AI
- Full-Stack Development
- Data Analysis & Modeling
- Circuit Design & Hardware
- Entrepreneurship
Education
GPA: 4.0
Dual majoring in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences and Business Administration through the Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology Program.
Relevant Courses:
- CS 61A (Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs)
- CS 61B (Data Structures)
- CS 61C (Computer Architecture)
- EECS 16A/B (Designing Information Devices and Systems I & II)
- CS 70 (Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory)
- UGBA 196 (Managing Innovation)
Current Extracurricular Activities:
- HKN Officer (Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society)
- Undergraduate Researcher in Berkeley Nanotech URAP
- Berkeley Skydeck intern with Flux Robotics
- Blue Origin consulting project team lead
GPA: 4.0 (valedictorian weighted)
Dual enrollment program that allowed me to take my last two years of high school as a full-time university student, including a summer semester at Stanford.
Relevant Courses:
- Numerical Analysis
- Object Oriented Programming
- Ordinary Differential Equations (Stanford)
- Public Speaking (Stanford)
- Introduction to Formal Methods of Philosophy (Stanford)
Extracurricular Activities:
- VEXU Robotics (qualified to worlds)
- Symphonic Winds Ensemble
- Volunteer Tutor at Esperanza Latino Center
- Young Scholars Academy Ambassador
Professional Experience
Jun-Aug 2025 | San Francisco, CA
ML Software Engineering Intern
GenPF
- Built a full-stack AI agent in Python and React that retrieved YouTube videos for equity analysts using vector searches.
- Curated a high-precision video dataset with YouTube API; stored transcripts and metadata for retrieval in MilvusDB.
- Designed and deployed scalable infrastructure using Docker, PostgreSQL, and Milvus on Google Cloud & AWS.
- Built a quant risk modeling agent in python using factor exposures, contributing to securing Capital Group as a client.
Sep-Jan 2025 | Berkeley, CA
Data Analyst Intern
Flux Robotics
- Built an Excel value-based pricing model for 5 procedures for US/EU hospitals, and segmented per-case costs.
- Expanded the model in Python, and trained a linear regression model to calibrate pricing assumptions in numpy.
- Quantified savings and priced Flux 2, demonstrating up to 41% lower per-procedure cost vs baseline.
Sep-Dec 2024 | Berkeley, CA
Data Analyst Researcher
Berkeley Nanotech URAP
- Made a predictive pricing model over 10 biosensor designs using linear regression (R2=0.69) to quantify price drivers.
- Isolated design attributes to rank cost impact and elasticity, producing interpretable coefficients and driver charts.
- Delivered a recalibration framework that uses new market data to update prices, run what-ifs, and guide quoting.
Sep-Dec 2024 | Berkeley, CA
Consultant
Blue Origin
- Led 4-person team to draft 5-year plan that targets $3B free cash flow by 2030.
- Modeled 3 launch scenarios; projected $2.4B revenue growth and 21% capex savings over 5 years.
- Presented to stakeholders; received praise for clear, actionable analysis, and quantified financial impact.
May-Jul 2024 | Highland Heights, KY
Full Stack Software Engineering Intern
ReNewport & NKU
- Built an air quality dashboard in RShiny/SQL, capable of visualizing 6x more sensors than current resources.
- Made real-time maps with Leaflet and trend charts with ggplot2 to improve awareness for city residents and planners.
- Created heatmap algorithms using interpolation and regression on sensor and wind data to allow for precise mapping.
- Partnered with 3 advocacy groups to ship 20+ features, prioritize accessibility, and align tools to community needs.
May-Jul 2023 | Highland Heights, KY
ML Researcher
NKU Undergraduate Research
- Trained an audio classifier (Mel+FFT+SVM) to detect gunshots and sirens at 98% accuracy for deaf users in warzones.
- Built a portable Arduino/C++ wearable running the model locally, allowing for real-time alerts in warzone conditions.
- Raised field detection by 35% in warzone tests, improving alerts and reliability in noisy, on-the-ground conditions.
- Presented findings at VentureWell DEBUT to assess impact, gather feedback, and scope pathways beyond research.
Projects
Python
NumPy
Matplotlib
Sentiment-Driven Trading Algorithm
Analyzed celebrity social media sentiment to forecast short-term equity moves, and built a backtested trading model.
Java
WordNet
NGram
NGordnet
Built a tool to trace language change NGram/WordNet datasets using graph traversal and time-series visualizations.
Java
A*
Prim's Algorithm
Build Your Own World
Built a 2D game engine with procedural worlds using Prim's for graph based world generation and A* for pathfinding.
Python
Scheme
ASTs
Scheme (Lisp) Interpreter in Python
Built a Scheme interpreter in Python, implementing recursive eval/apply and optimizing the REPL for efficiency.
Circuits
LTSpice
Treble Boost Guitar Pedal
Designed and built a signal amplifier and filter in LTSpice, testing with analyzer & guitar to confirm sound shaping.
NumPy
SVD
PCA
Ground Up Voice Recognition Model
Developed using NumPy, SVD, and PCA in Python, applying dimensionality reduction to achieve 95% accuracy.
Ubuntu
Docker
Nginx
Self Hosted Ubuntu Home Server
Deployed and secured a home server on Ubuntu, hosting Docker containers like Nextcloud, and a personal website.
PyQt
Android
Time Based One Time Password App
Developed open-source app, consisting of a PythonQT mobile app and a web extension for one-click OTP.
Arduino
Machine Learning
C++
XiaDrum
ML classification model running on an Arduino device to alert the deaf in warzones to gunshots and sirens.
Achievements
NKU Exceptional Partner in First-Year Student Success
Awarded for work as a bilingual math tutor, helping students who needed support.
Get in Touch
My inbox is always open. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to connect. I’ll do my best to get back to you!