AI & Machine LearningFinance & TradingData Science

Hello, I'm

A data guy passionate about transforming raw data into measurable impact, from machine learning to data storytelling. "Good enough to do anything, but irreplaceable for doing one thing,"versatile problem-solving with deep expertise. My focus is on solving complex challenges and uncovering insights in the financial sector.

Devano Jonathan - AI/ML Engineer & Data Scientist

My Journey

A comprehensive timeline of my professional work, hackathons, leadership roles, awards, and certifications

3+
Years Experience
9
Work & Leadership
3+
Hackathons
6+
Awards & Certs

Timeline

PayoEAT Project

Nov 2025

Work

FreeWillEat Hackathon

Oct 2025

Hackathon

Hitachi Intern

Aug 2025

Work

Career Hackers

Jun 2025

Work

Saudi Algo Trading

May 2025

Award

Data Analysis Cert

Jan 2025

Certification

Bloomberg Challenge

Nov 2024

Award

Entrio Intern

Jun 2024

Work

Shared Impact

Jan 2024

Work

HKU DSA Founder

May 2023

Leadership

Hydro Kalon

Jun 2023

Work

Langya AI

Dec 2022

Work

Lap-Chee Media

Sep 2022

Leadership

Informatics Olympiad

2020

Award
Recent
HKU Innovation Academy Logo

Nov 2025 - Ongoing

Hong Kong SAR

HKU Innovation Academy

Project Leader – PayoEAT: AI-Powered Restaurant Discovery Platform

  • Leading cross-functional 7-member team (4 developers, 2 designers, 1 PM) developing AI restaurant discovery mobile app
  • Applied for HK$100K (~US$13K) funding from Tam Wing Fan Innovation Fund through competitive pitch (application under review)
  • Architecting NLP sentiment analysis pipeline processing 10K+ reviews using fine-tuned SBERT models with 85%+ accuracy
  • Implementing hybrid ML recommendation engine combining collaborative filtering with LLM APIs (OpenAI GPT-4, Claude 3.5)
React NativeNode.jsAWSMongoDBSBERTOpenAI APIClaude API
Recent
Hitachi Logo

Aug 2025 - Ongoing

Hong Kong SAR

Hitachi

Software Placement Intern – Machine Learning

  • Reducing testing lifecycle duration by developing RPA-style automation framework in Python automating multi-server VM provisioning and system validation
  • Automating multi-layer data validation with computer vision solution (OpenCV, OCR) extracting UI dashboard data and cross-referencing with system-level outputs
  • Parsing proprietary CLI commands and network logs to ensure end-to-end data integrity across testing environments
  • Designing scalable testing pipeline architecture utilizing Git for version control and CI/CD principles connecting three previously independent servers
PythonOpenCVOCRGitCI/CDAutomationRPACLI
Career Hackers (Speakmanity) Logo

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Hong Kong SAR

Career Hackers (Speakmanity)

Summer Intern, Full Stack GenAI Software Developer – AI Research Team

  • Engineered AI cheating detection system analyzing 3,000+ interview transcripts using speech-to-text and semantic analysis
  • Fine-tuned SBERT embedding models achieving 30% accuracy improvement (65%→95%) over baseline cosine similarity
  • Delivered time savings of 100+ hours per recruitment cycle for HR teams through automated candidate screening
  • Deployed production-ready automated screening agents processing 500+ interviews/week with 92% reliability
PythonSBERTNLPCosine SimilaritySpeech-to-Text
Entrio Logo

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

Hong Kong SAR

Entrio

Summer Intern, Research Analyst

  • Architected market intelligence taxonomy categorizing 1,200+ tech companies across 15 sectors for enterprise clients
  • Led end-to-end data pipeline development achieving 99.8% accuracy through automated validation and quality checks
  • Secured Morgan Stanley as key enterprise client, generating 6-figure annual recurring revenue opportunity
  • Delivered 20+ sector analysis reports to Tier-1 investment banks supporting $500M+ deal evaluations
PythonExcelData PipelinesMarket Research
Foundation for Shared Impact Logo

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

Hong Kong SAR

Foundation for Shared Impact

Experiential Learning Course, Data Analyst

  • Engineered real-time dashboards tracking 25+ KPIs, improving executive decision-making speed by 40% (3 days→1.8 days)
  • Automated monthly stakeholder reports serving 50+ stakeholders through data storytelling and interactive visualizations
  • Optimized database queries and indexing strategies, reducing response times by 50% (10s→5s) for 100K+ record datasets
  • Designed and deployed 5 interactive Looker Studio dashboards processing 500K+ data points monthly
Google Looker StudioSQLData Visualization
Hydro Kalon Limited Logo

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

Hong Kong SAR

Hydro Kalon Limited

Summer Intern, Web/Mobile Application Developer

  • Collaborated on cross-platform GUI development for ML-powered virtual testing system reducing lab costs by 25%
  • Developed camera-based color scanning mobile app using computer vision, improving customer ordering accuracy by 40%
  • Engineered barcode-integrated storage management algorithm optimizing warehouse efficiency and reducing inventory errors by 30%
  • Built and deployed 3 responsive websites increasing user engagement by 60% through enhanced UI/UX design
Mobile DevelopmentMachine LearningExcelWeb DevelopmentUI/UX
Langya AI Limited Logo

Dec 2022 – Feb 2023

Hong Kong SAR

Langya AI Limited

Winter Intern, Digital Marketing

  • Developed and optimized company website achieving 150% increase in organic traffic through SEO best practices
  • Created 20+ digital advertisement designs generating 2.5x engagement rate increase across social media platforms
  • Edited and produced 15+ promotional videos (total 45+ minutes content) driving 40% improvement in conversion rates
  • Executed integrated digital marketing campaigns reaching 50K+ audience and improving brand visibility by 60%
SEOWeb DevelopmentDigital DesignVideo EditingMarketing

Technical Expertise

Hover over a skill to see current proficiency and details

Python

Expert

C++

Advanced

R

Intermediate

TensorFlow

Advanced

PyTorch

Intermediate

Scikit-learn

Expert

OpenCV

Advanced

Pandas

Expert

NumPy

Expert

Plotly

Advanced

Tableau

Intermediate

Financial Modeling

Advanced

Quantitative Analysis

Advanced

SQL

Expert

MongoDB

Intermediate

Docker

Advanced

AWS

Intermediate

Git

Expert

React

Advanced

Next.js

Advanced

Tailwind CSS

Advanced

About Me

I'm a passionate data scientist and machine learning engineer who thrives on transforming complex datasets into actionable business insights. My approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to solve real-world challenges in finance, automation, and AI.

What sets me apart is my philosophy: "Good enough to do anything, but irreplaceable for doing one thing."I bring versatile problem-solving capabilities while developing specialized expertise in quantitative finance, automated systems, and AI-driven solutions. From achieving top rankings in global trading competitions to building enterprise-grade automation frameworks, I focus on creating measurable impact that drives business transformation.

Machine LearningQuantitative FinanceData ScienceAutomation

Sep 2022 - Dec 2026

Hong Kong SAR

University of Hong Kong Logo

The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Engineering in Data Science and Engineering

Notable Achievements & Recognition

Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2024

Secured 2nd runner-up position across Asia-Pacific region, competing against thousands of participants. Demonstrated advanced quantitative analysis, risk management, and market strategy skills in simulated trading environments. This achievement reflects deep understanding of financial markets and algorithmic trading principles.

Saudi Arabia Algo Trading Challenge 2025

Global finalist among elite algorithmic traders worldwide. Advanced to live testing phase where my algorithm generated an impressive +21% return over 2-month period (May-June 2025). This validates my ability to develop robust, profitable trading strategies that perform under real market conditions.

Indonesia Maju Scholarship

Awarded prestigious full scholarship by Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential. This competitive scholarship covers entire university education and represents investment in Indonesia's future tech leaders. Selected from thousands of applicants nationwide.

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Hong Kong SAR

Impact Lab Logo

Impact Lab

Jul 2019 - May 2022

Indonesia

SMA Ignatius Global School Logo

SMA Ignatius Global School

Natural Science

Academic Excellence

Indonesian Informatics Olympiad

Achieved National Finalist status in 2020, representing the top computational thinking talents across Indonesia. This prestigious competition tests advanced algorithmic problem-solving, data structures knowledge, and programming efficiency. The achievement demonstrates early mastery of complex computer science concepts and competitive programming skills that continue to benefit my current work in data science and machine learning.

4+
Years Coding
5+
Projects Completed
3+
Internships
2+
Competition Awards

Featured Projects

A collection of projects that showcase my expertise in AI, machine learning, data science, and full-stack development. Each project tells a story of challenges overcome and impact delivered.

FreeWillEat - Restaurant Discovery App
AI/ML

FreeWillEat - Restaurant Discovery App

AWS AI Hackathon Hong Kong - Winner Project

Travelers and locals alike struggle with overwhelming choices when finding restaurants, often missing hidden gems while famous places get overcrowded. Small restaurants lack visibility despite great quality.

React NativeExpoNode.js+8 more
48 hours (Hackathon)
Hong Kong Hotel Price Optimization
Data Science

Hong Kong Hotel Price Optimization

Advanced Revenue Management System

Hotel pricing in Hong Kong is complex due to fluctuating demand, seasonal patterns, and competitive landscape. Traditional pricing models often miss optimization opportunities.

PythonPandasScikit-learn+4 more
3 months
AI-Powered Financial Analytics
AI/ML

AI-Powered Financial Analytics

Machine Learning for Market Prediction

Traditional financial analysis methods struggle to process vast amounts of market data and identify subtle patterns that drive price movements.

PythonTensorFlowBERT+4 more
4 months
Climate Data Intelligence Platform
Data Science

Climate Data Intelligence Platform

Sea Level Rise Prediction System

Climate change impacts require accurate long-term predictions based on historical data, but traditional models often fail to capture accelerating trends.

PythonPandasMatplotlib+3 more
2 months
Portfolio Website Evolution
Web Development

Portfolio Website Evolution

Modern Full-Stack Development

Creating a standout portfolio that showcases technical skills while providing excellent user experience and performance across all devices.

Next.jsReactTailwind CSS+3 more
1 month
Demographic Data Analyzer
Data Science

Demographic Data Analyzer

Population Demographics Intelligence

Understanding demographic patterns requires complex statistical analysis of large datasets with multiple variables and missing data points.

PythonPandasNumPy+3 more
2 months
Data Visualization Dashboard
Data Science

Data Visualization Dashboard

Interactive Analytics Platform

Raw data insights are difficult to communicate to stakeholders without clear, interactive visualizations that tell compelling stories.

PythonPlotlyMatplotlib+3 more
1.5 months

Blog & Insights

Coming Soon

I'm working on sharing insights about AI, machine learning, data science, and finance. Stay tuned for deep-dives into technical concepts, project breakdowns, and industry trends.