Sakura Takahashi

Interests

Optimization Methods & Theory , Data Science & Analytics , Probabilistic Modeling , Data Visualization , 3D Graphics & Animation

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Javascript, LEAN, R, Python, Maya, Next.js, Typescript

Toolsets/OS: Windows, Ubuntu, Git/GitHub, Vercel

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Mathematics & Computer Science (expected Spring, 2026)

2023 - Present

Work

Housing Research Assistant, UHERO

Economics Research Assistant under the Housing Division

  • Created pro forma models based on Oahu housing data
  • Coded housing dashboards in R for the state government

2025 - Present

Head Learning Assistant, UHM Mathematics Department

Lead and manage the Calculus I Learning Assistant team

  • Coordinated between professors, the Mathematics Department, and Learning Assistants.
  • Previously served as a Learning Assistant for M140, M241, and M242, supporting instruction in foundational mathematics courses.

2024 - Present

Project Management Intern, Department of Transportation: Engineering Design

Project Management Intern for HDOT Airports Division

  • Maintain, update, and oversee official PDRs and field orders
  • Designed signage for concourse E at HNL Airport

2025 - 2025

Activities

Undergraduate Researcher, Hawaii Center for Research and Excellence in Applied Mathematics

hcream.org/

Undergraduate Research Assistant under Alan Tong

  • Designed a mathematical model for optiming TheBus routes
  • Created data visualizations for various projects

2024 - Present

Co-president, Math Club at UH Manoa

  • Co-president and founder, 2024-Present

2024 - Present

Awards

Urban Planning State Champion, State of Hawaii

Won the annual ULI state competition after winning the chapter division

2022

References

Available upon request