Huaao (Coco) Shen graduated from Wuhan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, majoring in Financial Engineering. Before joining the MSCF program, she interned as a quantitative research analyst at several investment firms, where she honed her ability to apply mathematical models to financial markets using programming languages. At Guotai Junan Securities, She constructed an A-share market sentiment indicator and used the beta of the constructed investment portfolio to create hedging signals for an effective risk hedging strategy. During her undergraduate years, she demonstrated strong communication skills and team spirit through roles such as President of the Table Tennis Club and various internships. Here in MSCF program, she is further enhancing her quantitative skills and soft skills to better utilize computational tools in solving financial problems. After graduation, she aspires to work in quantitative research/trading.