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About Me

Hi! My name is Megan Ying and I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in May 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. I am driven by a deep passion for using technology to improve the quality of life for others, particularly within the clean tech and healthcare sectors. While my foundation lies in mechanical engineering, my interests extend to software engineering and data science.

Whether it's designing innovative products, leveraging data to drive informed decision-making, or building software solutions, I love applying my skills to make a meaningful impact. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to collaborate or connect!

My Skills

Python
C
MATLAB
Cassandra
Argo Workflows
CI/CD
Git
Linux
Docker
LLM Systems
Agentic AI
SQL
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
Ansys Mechanical
JMP
Instron
Keyence
3D Printer
Laser Cutter
Manual Mill
Manual Lathe
Band Saw

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Experiences

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Bloomberg

Software Engineer

October 2025 - Present

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Design Research Collective

Research Assistant

Sept 2024 - Present

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Apple

Interconnect Product Design Co-op

Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

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UBS

Quantitative Trading Summer Analyst

June 2023 - Aug 2023

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Caterpillar

Hydraulics and Controls Engineering Intern

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Publications

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Aligning Agents With Experts in Material Selection:
Prompting, Size, and Reasoning

Megan Ying, Daniele Grandi, Allin Groom, Christopher McComb

JCISE | March 2026

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Evaluating the Role of Model Size in Agentic AI
for Expert-Like Material Selection

Megan Ying, Daniele Grandi, Allin Groom, Christopher McComb

ASME IDETC/CIE | October 2025

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Projects

Trash Compactor Prototype

Trash Compactor

Designing and fabricating a home trash compactor system for reducing waste volume and plastic bag usage.

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Original and clean audio signal

Noise Reduction

Implementing the Least Mean Squares (LMS) algorithm for noise reduction in audio recordings.

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Fabricated attachment holding iPhone

Tripod Attachment

Designing and manufacturing a tripod attachment to alleviate discomfort and enhance usability for individuals with cerebral palsy and wrist tendonitis.

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CAD model of linkage system

Linkage System

Designing and assembling a linkage system capable of converting rotary motion of a motor into linear motion of pressing a button.

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CAD model of well driller

Pedal-Powered Well Driller

Developing a conceptual design of a well driller that relies on human-produced pedal power.

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Chinese checkers board

Chinese Checkers

Coding a multiplayer Chinese checkers game with the option of an opponent AI.

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Mobile robot navigating course

Mobile Robot

Programming an Arduino robot to autonomously navigate an obstacle course by using infrared and ultrasonic sensor input for motor control.

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CAD model of truss

Truss Structure

Manufacturing and assembling a truss structure designed to fail under a 40 pound load.

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