Yuxin Hao
As a senior Computer Science student at the University of Michigan, I'm passionate about product management and developing user-centered digital experiences. I've built a foundation in software engineering, UX design, and cloud solutions. My technical expertise combined with user-centered design thinking allows me to bridge the gap between development teams and end users, creating intuitive digital products that solve real problems.
Focused on Innovation
Building products with cutting-edge technology and user-centered design
Core Skills
My diverse skillset combines technical expertise, design thinking, and product strategy to create meaningful digital experiences.
Product Development
- User Experience (UX) Design
- User Interface (UI) Development
- Product Strategy
- Agile Methodologies
- Requirements Gathering
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Technical Skills
- Web Development (Next.js, React)
- Cloud Engineering
- Game Development (Unreal Engine)
- C++ Programming
- Data Analytics
- Vulnerability Assessment
Design & Creative
- Visual Development
- 3D Modeling & Animation
- Visual Effects
- Level Design
- UI/UX Prototyping
Additional Expertise
Projects
A showcase of my recent work across various domains including VR training, AI systems, and web application development.
Immersive Emergency Response Training
ForestVR
Immersive Emergency Response Training
ForestVR is a virtual reality training platform focused on emergency response skills, with particular emphasis on forest fire prevention and response training. The platform uses immersive VR technology to create realistic scenarios that build critical skills through hands-on experience.
Role:
Led development of user experience design and interaction systems
Technologies:
Intelligent Wildlife and NPC System
Forest AI NPC Plugin
Intelligent Wildlife and NPC System
A sophisticated plugin for Unreal Engine that provides AI-powered wildlife and NPCs with realistic behaviors and voice-based interaction capabilities. I created this plugin to enhance virtual ecosystems with natural interactions and environmental awareness.
Role:
Creator & Developer
Technologies:
Key Features:
- AI Wildlife System with realistic animal behaviors
- Intelligent NPCs with context-aware conversation
- Voice Recognition & Response using OpenAI APIs
- Fire Propagation System with environmental impact
Food Recall Alert System
SafeBite
Food Recall Alert System
SafeBite helps consumers stay informed about food safety issues through a user-friendly interface to search and filter food recall data from the FDA and USDA.
Role:
Collaborated with a team of developers to create the system
Team:
Technologies:
Key Features:
- Full-text search and multi-criteria filtering
- RESTful API with comprehensive documentation
- Admin dashboard with data statistics and visualizations
- Optimized data processing and caching
University of Michigan Course Selection System
Schedule Studio
University of Michigan Course Selection System
Schedule Studio reimagines the course selection experience at the University of Michigan, addressing student feedback about the challenges of the current system. It provides an intuitive, centralized platform for exploring, planning, and registering for courses.
Role:
Designed user experience based on student feedback
Team:
Technologies:
Key Features:
- User-centered design process with extensive student feedback
- User needs analysis and story mapping
- Intuitive information architecture
- Seamless course planning workflow
Get In Touch
I'm a senior at the University of Michigan currently seeking opportunities in product management, UX design, and software development.