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kayla Yhap

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I build embedded AI systems that connect speech, emotion classification, hardware, and responsive user experiences.

United States
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At Lumiinous, I lead development and system integration for an embedded AI companion robot spanning software, mobile, databases, custom PCBs, sensing, and actuation.

I integrate Python audio capture, transcription, model inference, decision logic, and SQL-backed memory into working hardware-software systems. I test end-to-end behavior, validate latency, and have optimized typical interaction response times to under three seconds.

My biomedical engineering and neural-interface research background informs how I build reliable systems, from processing neural activity data to designing closed-loop embedded controls, an emotionally intelligent Raspberry Pi robot, and Arduino sensing systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Co-Founder and Technical Lead

Lumiinous

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Lead hands-on development and system integration of an embedded AI companion robot spanning software, mobile, database, custom PCB, sensing, and actuation subsystems. Perform integration testing, latency validation, and performance checks across AI, mobile, database, and embedded components.

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Research Assistant

Neuronal Networks and Interfaces Laboratory

May 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Processed neural activity sampled at 300 Hz using MATLAB and Offline Sorter, applying disciplined data analysis and technical validation methods. Set up precision perfusion and recording systems and maintained controlled experimental conditions for repeatable neural-data collection.

Education

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The University of Texas at Dallas logoTD

The University of Texas at Dallas

MS, Systems Engineering and Management

2025 -

Pursuing a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Management with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Applied Machine Learning.

The University of Texas at Dallas logoTD

The University of Texas at Dallas

BS, Biomedical Engineering

2021 - 2025

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

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