About ME

Yuancheng (Kaleo) Cao is a fourth undergraduate at University of California, San Diego studying Data Science and Computing Arts.

He is an interdisciplinary explorer passionate about the intersection of technology, data, and creative expression. With a background in data science, he turns complex datasets into meaningful stories. His studies in computing arts have sparked his love for using technology as a medium for art, allowing him to create dynamic and immersive experiences. He loves art and technology and enjoys developing projects that combine these fields to inspire and innovate. Feel free to browse his portfolio to see some of his recent projects, or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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skillset

Machine Learning

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras

Data Analysis & Visualization

Pandas, Numpy, matplotlib, Seaborn, Excel, D3.js

Data Engineering

SQL, Ray, ETL Pipelines

Statistics & Mathematics

Probability, Hypothesis Testing, Inference, Linear Algebra, Calculus

Creative Coding & Visual Design

p5.js, TouchDesigner, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Rhino/Grasshopper, Figma

Web Development

HTML/CSS, JavaScript (Three.js, D3.js), React, Node.js, Django

Mobile Development

iOS Development (Swift), Android Development (Kotlin), React Native

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Physical Computing

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Sensor Integration, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), TinyML

Experiences

Apprentice

UCLA Break Through Tech AI

May 2024 – April 2025

Engaged in developing diverse machine learning models, including ensemble regression, computer vision, and NLP systems, to tackle complex business challenges using large-scale, real-world datasets. Worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize multiple neural network architectures, gaining valuable experience in applying cutting-edge AI techniques to solve practical problems across various domains.

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Student Intern

UC San Diego Design Lab

June 2023 – May 2024

Contributed to an interactive public installation at UC San Diego Park & Market, part of a 1.7-mile temporary pedestrian experience from Bay to Balboa Park in San Diego. Engineered the integration of voice playback modules with interactive buttons, while collaborating with cross-disciplinary academics to create compelling physical and digital art installations that promoted design thinking and raised awareness about the housing crisis. Learn more

software engineer Intern

CodeDay

June 2023 – August 2023

Contributed to an open-source project by optimizing AWS S3 file organization through user-friendly tagging and implementing a custom API for seamless CRUD operations on file metadata. Collaborated with front-end engineers to integrate AWS S3 for an effective file management solution, while conducting cross-cloud compatibility tests to enhance system reliability. Learn more

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3D Modeler

Qualcomm Institute – UC San Diego Division of Calit2

April 2023 – June 2023

Modeled and optimized 3D assets for the Birch Aquarium Digital Museum, utilizing CyberArchWarehouses' digital museum tools to create an immersive virtual experience. Processed LiDAR scans and photogrammetric data to generate accurate 3D models of aquarium exhibits, contributing to the creation of a comprehensive building information modeling (BIM) model and living digital twin of the facility.