Balyasny Asset Management
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Working as an AI Engineer at a global multi-strategy hedge fund, applying machine learning and AI techniques in a quantitative finance context.
About
Hi, I'm Yee Yang — an engineer, tinkerer, and lifelong learner who loves to build products, tools, and explore new technologies. I am currently an AI Engineer at Balyasny Asset Management, applying cutting-edge AI and deep learning to solve complex problems in quantitative finance.
My goal in life is to learn as much as I can, solve challenging problems, and achieve meaningful goals. I happen to hold a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Deep Learning, Computer Vision) from NTU Singapore.
I am most skilled in Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLM), and toothbrushing.
Experience
American Express
Data Scientist
- Lead modeller in redeveloping an existing marketing model, creating new intelligence driving ~US$5M annual incremental revenue.
- Lead modeller for building a new marketing model with estimated revenue impact of >US$30M.
Nanyang Technological University
Researcher
Pioneer candidate for the Nanyang-DSO Graduate Programme, designed to nurture technical talents in cutting-edge defence and security research. Produced 8 deliverables across 4 years as the key researcher in a project valued at approx. S$300K.
The University of Texas at Austin
Visiting Research Scholar — VITA Group
Collaborated with the VITA research group on computer vision research during a 6-month research exchange at UT Austin.
inspections.ai
Chief Technology Officer
inspections.ai develops "Visual-AI-as-a-service", using ML & smart cameras to extract operational data from images and video streams.
- Spearheaded technical development for 2 pilot projects with total value of approx. S$300K, successfully delivered with all KPIs achieved.
- Developed 4 visual AI models for PPE detection, behaviour analysis, and construction machinery extraction from CCTVs.
- Joined accelerator program @ Pier71 and connected with strategic partners in work safety hazard (WSH) companies.
Freelance Deep Learning Consultant
Delivered more than 10 technical projects with total value of >S$200K across domains including financial modelling, trading, medical image analysis, agriculture, construction, and ergonomics. Provided advisory and hands-on implementation of deep learning techniques for clients.
Education
Nanyang Technological University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Research Area: Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Integrated Circuits. Pioneer candidate for the Nanyang-DSO Graduate Programme.
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
CGPA: 4.89 / 5.00 | Dean's List: AY 16/17, 17/18, 19/20. Awarded the prestigious Nanyang Scholarship and EEE Chair Award. Graduated with First Class Honours. Semester exchange at Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic; Silicon Valley Outreach Programme; Volunteering in Chiang Mai.
Skills
Machine Learning & AI: Deep Learning · Computer Vision · Large Language Models · ML Deployment · Data Analysis · Quantitative Research
Tools & Frameworks: PyTorch · HuggingFace · Docker · Cloud Computing
Coding: Managing Claude Code · Codex · Claw
Other: Data Scraping · Management Consulting · Financial Modelling
Projects
Construction Site Safety Hazard Detection
Object detection for real-time PPE and safety hazard monitoring
Built and deployed safety hazard detection models (RetinaNet, YOLO) to active construction sites, processing live video feeds from CCTV networks to flag violations in real time.
Airline Food Waste Tracker
Image segmentation + classification for food consumption analysis
Built a food consumption tracking application using image segmentation and classification to measure food waste on meal trays for a renowned airline — enabling data-driven reduction in waste at scale.
Pluribus Poker AI Bot
Implementing Facebook's Pluribus poker-playing AI
Worked on this project as a means to learn about reinforcement learning and multi-agent game theory.
More About Me
Alongside my interests in AI and engineering, some of my other interests and hobbies are:
- Scuba Diving
- Hiking
- Bouldering
- Ocean Conservation
- Overseas Volunteering