Yuanbo Pang
UC Berkeley EECS Student
Research Assistant at UC Berkeley, working on LLM Agent Evaluation and Procedural Task Synthesis. Previously Research Intern at Stevens Institute of Technology, specializing in Federated Learning and Privacy-Preserving AI
About Me
Passionate about advancing AI research and building innovative solutions
Education
UC Berkeley EECS + Physics Minor • Stanford ML • 4.0 GPA
Research
Stevens Institute • Federated Learning & Privacy
Achievements
HackMIT Winner • 5+ Hackathon Awards
I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences with a Physics minor at UC Berkeley, with a focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence. My research at Stevens Institute of Technology centers on personalized federated learning and differential privacy, working to protect local data while enhancing model performance.
As a Student Ambassador for Fetch.AI, I mentor teams at major hackathons like CalHack 11.0 and SF Hacks, sharing my passion for AI and full-stack development. I've won awards at HackMIT, HackDavis, and other competitions, building everything from AI-powered classroom assistants to financial transparency tools.
Beyond academics, I'm committed to making technology accessible and impactful. Whether it's through research, hackathons, or open-source contributions, I strive to create solutions that matter.
Relevant Coursework
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
Data Structures
Machine Structures
Designing Information Devices and Systems I
Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory
Machine Learning
Academic Experience
Award-winning hackathon projects and research initiatives
Research Assistant
University of California, Berkeley
- •Developing PrismLab, a procedural task synthesis framework for evaluating LLM agent generalization capabilities across tool use, planning complexity, and environmental robustness dimensions
- •Designed modular three-layer architecture enabling controllable task generation and implemented Docker-based evaluation environments with MCP integration and process-level rewards for systematic analysis of agent training methods
Software Engineering Intern - AI Platform
Geopogo
- •Developed AI-powered rendering platform using Google Gemini API for architectural visualization
- •Built full-stack image and video generation system with React/TypeScript frontend and FastAPI backend
- •Integrated RunwayML SDK for text-to-video generation with real-time status polling
- •Implemented user authentication with Firebase and credit-based subscription system
- •Designed responsive chat interface with drag-and-drop image upload and real-time preview
- •Deployed production application on Vercel with automated CI/CD pipeline
AI-Powered Mario Level Generator
Cambridge, MA
- •Won Modal Sponsor Prize at HackMIT 2025
- •Built end-to-end system transforming hand-drawn sketches into playable Mario levels
- •Integrated LLaVA 1.5, OpenCV, and H100 GPU inference on Modal cloud platform
- •Deployed FastAPI backend and React frontend with real-time game generation
Stud.ai
Cambridge, MA
- •Won [Smartest AI Agent] at HackMIT 2024
- •Built Chrome extension and AI agent system for intelligent assignment management
- •Streamlined assignment completion by generating step-by-step timelines
- •Automatically scheduled work periods in students' available calendar slots
- •Integrated FastAPI backend with uAgents framework for autonomous task handling
Robotic-Arm Project
Engineering Club, Foothill College
- •Developed end-to-end chess piece recognition and control system using UR10 robot
- •Implemented ResNet-50 for piece detection
- •Utilized Azure Kinect SDK for image processing
Golden Groceries
Berkeley, CA
- •Team Project | Team Leader
- •Created system for seniors to track nutrient intake from food photos
- •Integrated ChatGPT for data analysis and You.com for real-time searches
GetResearch
Davis, CA
- •Won [Best Use of .Tech Domain Name] at HackDavis 2024
- •Built platform connecting students with research opportunities and professors
- •Implemented real-time project listings and streamlined application process
- •Integrated PropelAuth authentication with PostgreSQL database
- •Deployed full-stack application on AWS with FastAPI backend and React frontend
ClearSight
Berkeley, CA
- •Won [Hack for Financial Transparency] award
- •Developed financial transparency tool with real-time HCB API data
- •Created intuitive, customizable dashboard with advanced visualization
SlugHug
Santa Cruz, CA
- •Won [Health Hack Second Place] and [Sponsor - Axure] at CruzHacks 2024
- •Built anonymous mental health platform for fleeting therapeutic messages
- •Integrated MERN stack with Auth0 authentication and MongoDB database
- •Implemented AI sentiment analysis to flag inappropriate content
- •Designed playful UI with bubbly character theme using Axure RP 10
AI-Enhanced Classroom Assistant
Cupertino, CA
- •Won [Best API] at De Anza Hack 2.0
- •Integrated AI as teaching assistant for improved learning efficiency
- •Used Vosk speech recognition and OpenAI API for real-time analysis
Skills & Technologies
A comprehensive toolkit for building intelligent systems
Programming Languages
Machine Learning & AI
Backend & Databases
Frontend & Cloud
Areas of Expertise
Continuously learning and adapting to new technologies and research methodologies
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, research collaborations, or interesting projects. Feel free to reach out!
Let's Build Something Amazing
Whether you're looking for a research collaborator, a full-stack developer, or someone passionate about AI and privacy-preserving technologies, I'd love to hear from you.
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