Yikai Kuo
Data Scientist
New York, New York, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolYikai Kuo is a data scientist blending biostatistics, data science, and design to translate complex biomedical data into actionable insights. Based in New York, he currently applies machine learning, data visualization, and automated pipelines as a Data Scientist at The Tie since 2022. Previously at Mass General Hospital, he identified novel biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, built a Biomarker Core, and created accessible visualizations to communicate findings to diverse audiences. His earlier biotech experience at bluebird bio and Editas Medicine involved ddPCR-driven analysis, NGS data work, and CRISPR-related research, strengthening his ability to connect lab work with computational analysis. He earned a BS in Biology with a Minor in Computer Science from Northeastern University and studied biology through an exchange program at McGill, highlighting a durable fusion of life sciences and computational rigor.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, Minor Computer Science, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, Minor Computer Science, Cum Laude at Northeastern UniversityNU.in Exchange Program, Biology, NU.in Exchange Program, Biology at McGill University
Github Skills (8)
mobile-application6
react6
hci5
nextjs5
scheduling2
python1
trading1
exploratory1
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
KwhoaKai/sweater-palettes
Oct 2021 - Feb 2025
Contributions:65 pushes, 8 branches in 3 years 3 months
KwhoaKai/github-finder
Dec 2019 - Mar 2023
Search for GitHub users. React with Hooks + Context
Contributions:14 PRs, 22 pushes, 12 branches in 3 years 3 months
reactreact-hookstrendingreactjshooks
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