Yi Cao

Yi Cao is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in machine learning and data science. At Apple, from January 2015 to May 2022, Yi held multiple roles including Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Senior Machine Learning Engineer, and Data Scientist. Prior to that, Yi served as a Research Assistant at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University from January 2009 to December 2013, focusing on large-scale air traffic flow optimization as part of a doctoral thesis. Additionally, Yi gained practical experience as a System Engineering Co-op at Saab Sensis Corporation in the summer of 2011, where the work involved evaluating Air Traffic Flow Control strategies and analyzing airport operation data. Yi earned a Ph.D. in Dynamics & Control from Purdue University and a Master's degree in Navigation, Guidance, and Control from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.