Jinao Wang

Computer Science & Mathematics Student, Quantum Computing Researcher

jinao [dot] wang [at] duke [dot] edu

(***) ***-1162

Durham, North Carolina

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Professional Experience

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OpenAI

2024

Remote • Open Source

Contributed to OpenAI's core codebase, focusing on improving model inference performance and reliability
Collaborated with world-class AI researchers and engineers on cutting-edge machine learning infrastructure
Implemented optimizations that reduced model loading time by 15% across distributed training pipelines
Participated in code reviews and technical discussions for advancing AI safety and efficiency initiatives
Gained deep insights into large-scale AI systems, distributed computing, and production ML workflows
Notable contribution: GitHub PR #755

Duke Quantum Center

Oct 2024 — Present

Durham, North Carolina • Research

Conducting 2-year research project on quantum error correction algorithms
Working on Concatenated Steane Code with multi-flag qubit syndrome checks
Attending weekly meetings with graduate students and PhD researchers
Discussing latest papers in quantum computing and contributing to research discussions
Combining computational methods and mathematics to optimize quantum algorithms

Pond - Agentic AI Tools

Dec 2024 — Present

Durham, North Carolina • Entrepreneurship

Founded AI startup developing agentic AI deep-thinking tools
Built AI Agent managed thinking board with advanced logical chains and organization
Implemented MCP framework and complex decision-making tactics
Certified by Y-Combinator and invited to YC-AI Startup School
Enabling users to edit and change plans collaboratively with AI agents

National Talent Program

2022 — 2023

Beijing, China • Research

UCSB Research Mentorship Program

Aug 2023

Santa Barbara, California • Research