I am a PhD in Machine Learning from Durham University with hands-on experience in rule generation, reinforcement learning, NLP, LLM applications, and multi-agent systems. I developed the Strategy Evaluation Rule (SER) framework integrating neural rule generation, simulation, and social-metric evaluation, delivering adaptive and scalable AI solutions. I am proficient in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, AWS/GCP, and deploying ML pipelines in production environments. I am seeking AI/ML Engineer roles to apply research expertise in building intelligent, efficient, and user-centric AI products. I also hold a 3-year UK PSW visa (valid until 2028).

Jiyao Pu

I am a PhD in Machine Learning from Durham University with hands-on experience in rule generation, reinforcement learning, NLP, LLM applications, and multi-agent systems. I developed the Strategy Evaluation Rule (SER) framework integrating neural rule generation, simulation, and social-metric evaluation, delivering adaptive and scalable AI solutions. I am proficient in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, AWS/GCP, and deploying ML pipelines in production environments. I am seeking AI/ML Engineer roles to apply research expertise in building intelligent, efficient, and user-centric AI products. I also hold a 3-year UK PSW visa (valid until 2028).

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I am a PhD in Machine Learning from Durham University with hands-on experience in rule generation, reinforcement learning, NLP, LLM applications, and multi-agent systems. I developed the Strategy Evaluation Rule (SER) framework integrating neural rule generation, simulation, and social-metric evaluation, delivering adaptive and scalable AI solutions.
I am proficient in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, AWS/GCP, and deploying ML pipelines in production environments. I am seeking AI/ML Engineer roles to apply research expertise in building intelligent, efficient, and user-centric AI products. I also hold a 3-year UK PSW visa (valid until 2028).

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Work Experience

Team Lead / AI Developer at MXM (Durham Team)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Architected and implemented a web-platform prototype for MXM’s AI Talent Bench, allowing companies to upload job descriptions and configure training and assessment workflows. Extended the Rule Generation Networks framework to develop a Task Generator that processes job descriptions and datasets for generating parametrised, labelled time-series tasks with justifications. Led the team in prototype development and drafted all AWS competition documentation.
AI Researcher and Developer at Digital Twin Dreamscape Project
December 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Developed an integrated control system for real-time video streaming and remote control of a robotic car via web and mobile interfaces. Created a digital twin in Unity to mirror physical car movements and embedded target recognition pipelines with OpenCV. Applied reinforcement learning to train an autonomous control agent for optimized virtual car performance.
Vision System Developer at EyeGaze Smart Wheelchair Project
December 1, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Developed a vision module using camera sensors integrated with an electric wheelchair. Implemented eye-tracking algorithms with OpenCV to analyze gaze data and transform it into control commands. Created a responsive interface connecting sensor input to wheelchair controls, achieving accurate real-time eye movement detection to enhance mobility.
Hardware Control Developer at Laser Beam Combining via LCOPA Control
June 1, 2015 - August 4, 2025
Developed FPGA-based video acquisition hardware system for real-time image capture. Implemented DSP video processing for target recognition. Created LCOPA control modules for precise optical phase adjustments and applied advanced image processing to optimize laser beam combining.
Web Platform Architect and Team Lead at MXM
February 1, 2025 - Present
Architected and implemented a web-platform prototype for MXM’s AI Talent Bench, enabling companies to upload job descriptions and configure training and assessment workflows. Extended the Rule Generation Networks framework to develop a Task Generator which produces parameterised, labelled time-series tasks using seed data like stock and environmental metrics. Led MXM’s Durham team in prototype development and authored AWS competition documentation.
Developer - Digital Twin System and Reinforcement Learning at Digital Twin Dreamscape Project
December 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Developed an integrated control system for real-time video streaming and remote control via web and mobile interfaces. Implemented a digital twin in Unity that mirrors physical robotic car movement. Created virtual models with target recognition using OpenCV and trained autonomous control agents via reinforcement learning with real-time feedback.
Developer - EyeGaze Smart Wheelchair at EyeGaze Project
December 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Developed a vision module integrated with an electric wheelchair using camera sensors and OpenCV for real-time eye tracking. Created responsive control interfaces translating gaze data into wheelchair movement commands, improving system accuracy with real-time image processing algorithms.
Hardware and Control Systems Developer at Laser Beam Combining Project
June 1, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Developed FPGA-based video acquisition and DSP video processing algorithms for real-time image capture and target recognition. Created LCOPA control modules to precisely adjust optical phases and optimized laser beam combining performance using advanced image processing techniques.
Team Lead, AI Engineer at MXM (Durham Team)
February 1, 2025 - Present
Architected and implemented a web-platform prototype for MXM’s AI Talent Bench, enabling companies to upload job descriptions and configure training and assessment workflows. Extended the Rule Generation Networks framework to develop a Task Generator that produces parametrised, labelled time-series tasks. Led the Durham team in prototype development and drafted all AWS competition documentation.
Researcher and Developer at Digital Twin Dreamscape Project
December 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Developed an integrated control system for real-time video streaming and remote control via web/mobile interfaces. Implemented a digital twin in Unity that mirrored physical car movements with synchronized control. Created a proportional virtual robotic arm model and incorporated OpenCV-based target recognition pipelines. Applied reinforcement learning for autonomous virtual car control using real-time feedback.
Developer at EyeGaze Smart Wheelchair Project
December 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Developed a vision module integrated with a traditional electric wheelchair to capture real-time eye images. Implemented eye-tracking algorithms with OpenCV to translate gaze data into wheelchair control commands. Created an interface linking visual sensor input and control system for intuitive navigation. Applied real-time image processing techniques to enhance system performance.
Embedded Systems Developer at Laser Beam Combining Project
June 1, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Developed FPGA-based hardware control system for real-time video acquisition. Implemented DSP-based video processing algorithms for target recognition. Created LCOPA control module for precise optical phase adjustments. Applied advanced image processing techniques to optimize laser beam combining performance.
Application Solutions Manager at China Mobile Communications Group Yunnan Co., Ltd., Chuxiong Branch, Enterprise & Government Client Department
March 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Managed tender documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance, which improved submission efficiency. Promoted enterprise digital products (e.g., smart TV set-top boxes) and tailored solutions for government and corporate clients. Coordinated cross-departmental training sessions, strengthening staff adoption of enterprise applications.

Education

BSc Electronic Science and Technology at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
MSc Computer Science at School of Computing Science, University of Newcastle
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
PhD Computer Science at Durham University
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
PhD Computer Science at Durham University
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
MSc Computer Science at Newcastle University
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
BSc Electronic science and technology at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
PhD Computer Science at Durham University
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
MSc Computer Science at Newcastle University
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
BSc Electronic science and technology at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
PhD in Machine Learning at Durham University
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
MSc in Computer Science at Newcastle University
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2020
BSc in Electronic Science and Technology at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy
March 1, 2021 - July 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Gaming, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment