Yanzhang Ma
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
- Recent Computer Science graduate with a strong foundation in Artificial Intelligence, data analysis, and software development.
Proficient in Python, Java, and C++, with practical experience in AI-based coursework and collaborative software projects.
Demonstrated leadership through group project management and interest in applying AI methods to real-world systems.
Eager to contribute to impactful research in smart energy systems, AI applications, and power system optimization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Explainable Object Detection With YOLOv8 and SHAP
Independent Research Project
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Investigated the integration of Explainable AI (XAI) techniques with YOLOv8 object detection to enhance model interpretability.
- Applied SHAP (Shapley Additive Explanations) to visualize feature importance in object detection tasks, using the TACO litter dataset and vehicle plate dataset.
- Developed and trained multiple YOLOv8 models for real-time detection; implemented superpixel segmentation and SHAP analysis pipeline.
- Evaluated and compared LIME and SHAP performance, concluding SHAP offered more intuitive and detailed insights.
- Proposed work using autoencoders to compress SHAP outputs and enhance interpretability for practical applications.
3D Puzzle Solving Game Development
In-course Term Project
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Initially developed a 3D puzzle game using Unreal Engine and C++, focusing on environment interaction and character control.
- Due to time constraints, pivoted to a 2D puzzle format while retaining core gameplay mechanics.
- Designed logic-based puzzle levels and implemented scene transitions to enhance player experience.
- Used Jira to manage tasks, track progress, and coordinate with team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Software Architecture Analysis
In-course Term Project (Group Leader)
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Performed reflexion analysis and feature enhancement with practical use of Unified Modeling Language on an open-source autonomous driving platform named Apollo. Create detailed architecture reports in the context of extensive software system, with presentations and visual image structure.
- As the group leader, I divide the project, assign different working sections to group members, and summarize and complete the report when every part is finished.
ANN Driver Distraction Image Processing
In-course Term Project
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Built and trained an inception-based CNN model for driver distraction detection in early coursework.
Education
Bachelor of Computing (Honours) - Computer Science
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON04-2024
Skills
- Python
- Java
- C, C#
- Assembly Language (ISA)
- Other Languages: HTML/CSS, Haskell, Prolog, PDDL
- Git
- Jira
Timeline
Explainable Object Detection With YOLOv8 and SHAP
Independent Research Project
01.2024 - 04.2024
3D Puzzle Solving Game Development
In-course Term Project
09.2023 - 12.2023
Software Architecture Analysis
In-course Term Project (Group Leader)
01.2022 - 04.2022
ANN Driver Distraction Image Processing
In-course Term Project
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Computing (Honours) - Computer Science
Queen’s University
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