Yiheng Zhao
Machine Learning Engineer at leap tools
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Summary
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Top SchoolYiheng Zhao is a machine learning engineer with a strong academic foundation (MSc, University of Ottawa, 9.2/10) and eight years of experience bridging deep learning research and applied systems. He has focused expertise in CNN-based designs for classification, detection, and segmentation, and a particular interest in model compression and parameter optimization to make models more efficient in real-world deployments. His work includes multiple IEEE conference publications and research projects at the National Research Council Canada on VRU detection, driver monitoring, and UAV-assisted railway segmentation. Yiheng has substantial teaching experience leading TAs and instructing data structures and algorithms, which complements his ability to communicate complex technical ideas and mentor teams. Currently at Leap Tools, he applies research-grade methods to engineering problems, combining rigorous experimentation with practical implementation. Colleagues describe him as a well-rounded practitioner who pairs academic writing and publication experience with hands-on ML engineering.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Computer Science, Computer Science, 9.2/10, Master of Computer Science, Computer Science, 9.2/10 at University of OttawaBachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science, 85 / 100, Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science, 85 / 100 at Beijing University of Technology
Chinese, English
Github Skills (11)
deep-learning8
machine-learning8
python8
gpu8
neural-network6
tensorflow6
numpy5
acceleration3
gpu-acceleration3
tensor3
autograd2
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
pandezhao/alpha_sigma
Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
Contributions:24 commits, 8 pushes in 2 months
pandezhao/MYC-
Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
Contributions:22 pushes, 1 branch in 6 months
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