about
I am a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying computer science and mathematics. I’m mainly interested in programming languages and compilers, among other low-level topics like operating systems and computer networks. I’m also currently part of the madPL group, advised by Ethan Cecchetti.
I’ve have the wonderful privilege of working in a handful of different roles across various institutions, including:
- Two Sigma (Low-latency trading systems)
- Cisco (Consulting)
- Center for High-Throughput Computing (Infrastructure tools)
- Mandli Communications (Application development)
- madPL (Zero-knowledge proofs, choreographies)
- UW CONNECT Lab (Data visualization)
Outside of school/work, my main hobby is puzzle-solving. I like coding games, logic puzzles, and whatever these are called.
contact
I like meeting interesting people — if you want to say hi or grab lunch with me, send an email at hello at emilyyao dot me. If you’re on campus, feel free to drop by during my hours at the Undergraduate Projects Lab.