YUANBO PANG

Email: yuanbopang@gmail.com · Phone: (+1) 408-460-7526 · LinkedIn: YuanboPang · GitHub: PangYuanbo
Educational Background
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA (2023 -- 2025)
Associate Degree, Computer Science (expected June 2025)
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Academic Director of Quantum Club | President of Data Club | Vice President of EnvirEcon Club
Relevant Coursework: Java, Python, C++, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Online Courses
  • Deep Learning (5-Course Specialization) - DeepLearning.AI (Mar - June 2024)
  • Linear Algebra for Machine Learning and Data Science (DeepLearning.AI, Jan 2024)
  • 6.00.2x: Introduction to Computational Thinking and Data Science (MITx, Nov - Dec 2023)
Work Experience
Research Intern
Stevens Institute of Technology (Prof. Hao Wang), Hoboken, NJ | July 2024 - Present
  • Conducting graduate-level research focused on protecting local data, enhancing personalized learning, and optimizing security protocols.
  • Working on accelerating AI research in personalized federated learning and data security through differential privacy techniques.
Student Ambassador
Fetch.AI Innovation Lab, Cambridge, UK / San Francisco, CA | October 2024 - Present
  • Served as a Fetch.ai mentor and judge at CalHack 11.0 (UCB Hackathon) and SF Hacks.
  • Assisted over 20 teams in resolving technical issues (front-end and back-end).
  • Led a large-scale workshop for hundreds of participants, co-organized the event, and motivated participants.
Academic Experience
Stud.ai
Cambridge, MA | Sep 2024
  • Won [Smartest AI Agent] HackMIT 2024
  • Streamlined assignment completion by generating step-by-step timelines based on descriptions and rubrics.
  • Automatically scheduled suggested work periods in students' available calendar slots.
Robotic-Arm Project
Engineering Club, Foothill College | Apr - Jul 2024
  • Developed an end-to-end chess piece recognition and control system using a UR10 robot.
  • Implemented ResNet-50 for piece detection and utilized Azure Kinect SDK for image processing.
Golden Groceries
Berkeley, CA | Jun 2024
  • Team Project | Team Leader
  • Created a system for seniors to track nutrient intake from food photos and share data with healthcare providers.
  • Integrated ChatGPT for data analysis and You.com for real-time restaurant searches.
GetResearch
Davis, CA | Apr 2024
  • Team Project | Team Leader
  • Won [MLH - Best DomainHackDavis] HackDavis 2024
  • Connected students and professors for research collaboration, improving visibility and accessibility.
  • Implemented FastAPI, React, PostgreSQL, PropelAuth, and AWS services.
ClearSight
Berkeley, CA | Feb 2024
  • Team Project | Team Leader
  • Won [Hack for Financial Transparency] Hack for Impact 2024
  • Developed a financial transparency tool with real-time data from HCB Transparency Mode API.
  • Created an intuitive, customizable dashboard with advanced visualization and interactive features.
SlugHug
Santa Cruz, CA | Jan 2024
  • Team Project
  • Won [Health Hack Second Place] and [Sponsor - Axure]
  • Integrated Auth0 with MongoDB using React for secure data storage.
  • Contributed to UI/UX design with a playful, character-based theme.
AI-Enhanced Classroom Assistant
Cupertino, CA | Oct 2023 - Present
  • Team Project | Team Leader
  • Won [Best API] De Anza Hack 2.0
  • Integrated AI as a teaching assistant to improve student learning efficiency.
  • Used Vosk-powered speech recognition and OpenAI API for real-time content analysis.
Gradient Refractive Index Medium for Repairing Optical Fiber
Nanjing, CHN | Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
  • Simulated the use of specific refractive indices to repair damaged optical fibers.
  • Utilized Mathematica for ray tracing and visualizing light paths.
Extracurricular Activities
Stanford XR Conference 2024: Navigating the Spatial Frontier
Stanford, CA | May 2024
  • Assisted with venue setup, project displays, and guided visitors.
CIS Teaching Assistant, De Anza College
Cupertino, CA | July 2024 - Present
  • Provided teaching assistance in CIS 22A, CIS 22B, and CIS 35A courses.
Nanjing Jinling High School
Nanjing, CHN | Nov 2020 - Jun 2023
  • Chair of the Publicity and Technology Department, Student Union.
  • Directed the graduation documentary Zhongshan Road 169 with over 20,000 views.
  • Organized promotional tasks for school events and managed AV equipment.
Awards and Honors
Skills