CV / Résumé

EDUCATION

• MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Science

  The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  Sep 2026 – Present

• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Engineering

  Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong

  Sep 2024 – Jun 2026

WORK / INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

• CTO & Co-Founder

  WeGreen AI

  Nov 2024 – Mar 2026 · Hong Kong

  Led a startup to drive innovation in waste management with AI-powered solutions, making recycling processes smarter, faster, and more efficient for a sustainable future.

  • Developed AI-powered smart bin technology to optimize waste sorting and recycling efficiency.
  • Secured HK$30,000 funding from HKBU and HKSTP for product development and growth.
  • Led product innovation and fostered a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
  • Won YDC Best Potential Startup and Innovation Award, recognized among top tertiary teams in Hong Kong.

  • Product Development
  • AI
  • Machine Learning
  • Waste Classification
  • IoT
  • Team Leadership

• Engineering Intern

  Honsenn Eco Technology GmbH

  Oct 2025 · Germany

  Completed an on-site internship supporting product R&D and test/QA activities, collaborating effectively within a cross-cultural engineering team.

  • Participated in on-site learning and hands-on engineering practice.
  • Supported product R&D and assembly activities.
  • Conducted headphone ANC and Bluetooth testing and debugging; leveraged an existing Python-based automated testing script to improve QA repeatability and efficiency.
  • Assisted with outbound and shipping procedures and related documentation to improve test consistency and traceability.

  • Python
  • Test Automation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Bluetooth Testing
  • ANC Testing
  • Debugging
  • Documentation
  • Product R&D Support
  • Assembly
  • Shipping Procedures
  • Cross-cultural Collaboration

• Tech Researcher

  Dongguan Honsenn Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

  Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 · Dongguan

  Contributed to the development of microcontroller functionalities and provided robust support for product development initiatives.

  • Product Development
  • Microcontrollers
  • Technical Product Development

• Web Development Intern

  GoSmart Everywhere Limited

  Aug 2023 – Sep 2024 · Hong Kong

  Collaborated closely with senior engineers to contribute to key projects, enhancing advanced software engineering skills in a production environment.

  • Strengthened proficiency in TypeScript, React.js, and Python through hands-on development and iterative feature implementation.
  • Gained practical experience in full-stack web development and scalable web application design, supporting the development of robust and maintainable systems.

  • TypeScript
  • React.js
  • Python
  • Full-stack Web Development
  • Scalable Web Application Design
  • Software Engineering

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

• Smart Waste Classification System (SWCS) — Final Year Project

  Sep 2025 – Jun 2026 · Hong Kong

  Designed and built an offline edge-AI waste sorting prototype integrating computer vision, embedded inference and electromechanical control, connecting object sensing and classification with physical sorting.

  • Developed a two-stage vision pipeline combining YOLOv8 object localisation and MobileNetV3-Large material classification; deployed inference on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano using ONNX Runtime with TensorRT/CUDA support.

• WeGreen AI (wegreen.ltd)

  Oct 2024 – Mar 2026 · Hong Kong

  Focused on enhancing waste management efficiency by minimizing classification time. Planned to be finished in 2026.

  • Developed an advanced deep learning model using TensorFlow and PyTorch to optimize waste classification efficiency.
  • Integrated machine vision recognition technology to enhance classification accuracy and operational speed.
  • Utilized IoT technology to enable real-time data transmission and intelligent control of devices.

• Personal Portfolio & CV Management System

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 · Hong Kong

  Developed a high-performance, secure, and fully customizable personal landing page and CV builder.

  • Engineered a full-stack web application using Next.js 13 and TypeScript, featuring a responsive design with Chakra UI and Material UI.
  • Developed a secure Admin Dashboard with comprehensive content management capabilities.
  • Designed a scalable backend architecture using MongoDB and Docker for data persistence and deployment.
  • Integrated third-party APIs to provide real-time data visualization and enhanced functionality.

• Project RAKU: AI Assistant Job Search System

  Mar 2023 – Nov 2023 · Hong Kong

  Created an AI-powered job search chatbot integrating OpenAI's API for natural language queries.

  • Engineered web scraping tools to extract and consolidate job data from major Hong Kong employment platforms.
  • Developed backend services with Python FastAPI and structured the database using MongoDB.

• Project GAIA: Design Data Structure

  Nov 2022 – Nov 2023 · Hong Kong

  Focused on designing an optimized NoSQL data structure for storing and retrieving non-structural geostatic data.

  • Designed an optimized MongoDB schema for storing and retrieving non-structural geostatic data.
  • Applied hashing techniques for data comparison and historical version management.
  • Reformatted and restructured raw dictionary and JSON data using Python for improved data handling efficiency.

• Project EASILY-CV: CV Generator

  Aug 2023 – Oct 2023 · Hong Kong

  Developed an online CV generator as an open-source project, employing MongoDB Atlas for data storage, Next.js as the full-stack framework, and Docker on Linode for hosting.

  • Developed a full-stack Next.js app with MongoDB Atlas, deployed via Docker on Linode.
  • Enabled real-time CV updates with advanced React state management and added PDF export via CSS print and Playwright.

• Project ASA: Cloud-based Robot Delivery Management System

  Jul 2023 – Aug 2023 · Hong Kong

  Developed a client-driven web application that enables users to design and manage delivery routes for both robotic and human couriers.

  • Built a TypeScript and React web app for managing robotic and human courier routes, with advanced state management and list operations.
  • Implemented JWT authentication, server-side rendering, and deployment via Docker and NGINX.

Awards

• YDC Entrepreneurial Program

  Best Potential Startup & Innovation Award · Young Entrepreneurs Development Council

  Nov 2024 · Hong Kong

  • Awarded Best Potential Startup & Innovation Award by Young Entrepreneurs Development Council.
  • Won HK$15,000 with WeGreen AI among top tertiary teams in Hong Kong.
  • Recognized for applying AI to accelerate smart recycling and waste sorting.

PATENTS

• Co-Inventor, 8 Patent Applications

  Honsenn Technology Co., Ltd. · Status: Under Examination

  2026 · CNIPA

  • Dual-Positioning Rotating Cap Structure (Invention Patent)
  • Elastic Contact Quick-Release Battery Structure for Earphones (Invention Patent)
  • Head-Mounted Earphone with Quick-Detach Cable (Utility Model)
  • Dual-Positioning Rotating Cap Structure (Utility Model)
  • Wrap-Around Head-Clip Structure for Earphones (Utility Model)
  • Earphone with Rotating Cap Structure (Utility Model)
  • Quick-Release Battery Connector Structure for Earphones (Utility Model)
  • Elastic Contact Quick-Release Battery Structure for Earphones (Utility Model)

• Inventor and Patent Applicant

  Li Yanpei (Individual Applicant) · Status: Under Examination

  2026 · CNIPA

  • Vertical Spiral Conveyor for Arranging Materials Using Differential Speeds (Invention Patent)
  • Vertical Spiral Conveyor for Arranging Materials Using Differential Speeds (Utility Model)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Mandarin: Native
• English: Professional Working Proficiency
• Cantonese: Basic (Conversational)