Combining over 8 years of professional website and software development with 6+ years in data science and 2+ years in digital content creation, I offer a uniquely comprehensive skill set for the modern digital landscape. I architect robust, scalable web and software solutions, leverage data-driven insights to optimize performance and user experience, and enhance engagement with visually compelling digital marketing assets. This multidisciplinary approach allows me to build not just functional platforms, but intelligent, results-oriented digital ecosystems tailored to your strategic goals. Let’s collaborate to turn complex challenges into streamlined, impactful solutions.

Yun ( Jessica ) Cao

Combining over 8 years of professional website and software development with 6+ years in data science and 2+ years in digital content creation, I offer a uniquely comprehensive skill set for the modern digital landscape. I architect robust, scalable web and software solutions, leverage data-driven insights to optimize performance and user experience, and enhance engagement with visually compelling digital marketing assets. This multidisciplinary approach allows me to build not just functional platforms, but intelligent, results-oriented digital ecosystems tailored to your strategic goals. Let’s collaborate to turn complex challenges into streamlined, impactful solutions.

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Combining over 8 years of professional website and software development with 6+ years in data science and 2+ years in digital content creation, I offer a uniquely comprehensive skill set for the modern digital landscape. I architect robust, scalable web and software solutions, leverage data-driven insights to optimize performance and user experience, and enhance engagement with visually compelling digital marketing assets. This multidisciplinary approach allows me to build not just functional platforms, but intelligent, results-oriented digital ecosystems tailored to your strategic goals. Let’s collaborate to turn complex challenges into streamlined, impactful solutions.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Acquire Up Inc.
October 1, 2024 - Present
Back-end API development for an email-campaign application targeting financial advisors. Implemented full-stack features for marketing and event management, including third-party integrations. Tech stack includes Django, Elasticsearch, and Celery workers; front-end components utilize React and jQuery; deployment on AWS.
VP of Data Science and Information Technology at 48Hour Discovery Inc.
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2024
Led development and expansion of the company cloud platform (www.48hd.cloud). Designed framework/architecture, handled front-end/back-end development and AWS-based data management to support cross-department data integration and automated data analysis; oversaw wet-lab data pipelines and in-house data analysis suites; managed IT and operations.
Lead Data Scientist at 48Hour Discovery Inc.
April 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Directed cloud data analysis initiatives, architecture/design of data frameworks, database construction, and full stack development; managed client projects from experiment design through data analysis and reporting; developed data visualization and machine learning tooling.
Computing Research Assistant at University of Alberta
August 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018
Designed and maintained a database of wet-lab experiment data; developed data visualization and analysis software for large NGS datasets; built online data search, analysis, and visualization tools; performed data analysis using R and Python.
Research Assistant at University of Alberta
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2015
Developed beamforming algorithms for cognitive radio and relay networks; conducted simulations; contributed to wireless channel estimation/prediction; contributed to object recognition software using C++ and the PASCAL VOC2007 dataset; remote file management system development in UNIX.
Teaching Assistant at Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta
January 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Prepared demos/tutorials for modules on FPGA boards (DE2/DE0-Nano), including FPGA programming with VHDL and C; guided students and solved project issues; held weekly meetings to track progress.
Teaching Assistant at Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta
January 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014
Assisted in FPGA peripheral development demonstrations and problem-solving sessions; continued student mentoring and progress tracking.
Research Assistant at School of Automation, Southeast University, China
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
Designed the main controlling board for a vending machine using an ARM7 microprocessor; PCB/software development, test case planning, and test reporting; implemented software for an 8051-based vending system; contributed to simulation of control systems and remote metering software.

Education

PhD Studies at University of Alberta
September 1, 2010 - August 1, 2012
PhD at University of Alberta
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015
MSc at Southeast University
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
BSc at Southeast University
September 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007

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