Hi, I'm Desmond Kao, a Computer Science and Data Science student at NYU combining technical expertise with a unique perspective shaped by my studies in psychology and philosophy.

Experience

Yale School of Engineering & Applied ScienceSoftware Engineer, AI Systems

2025 — Now

2fishFounder

2025 — Now

New York, New York, United States

AlphaQuest (f.k.a. Quest Partners)Software Engineer Intern

2025 — 2026

New York, NY

Systematic Hedge Fund with 26-year track record + $2B AUM

Catenary Alternatives Asset Management LLCSoftware Engineer Intern

2025 — 2025

New York City Metropolitan Area

Quantitative Equity Market-Neutral Hedge Fund + $340M AUM

Arthur L Carter Journalism InstituteAI/ML Research Assistant

2024 — 2025

New York, United States

Education

New York University

Bachelor's degree

2023 — 2027

New York University

Bachelor's degree

2023 — 2027

New York University

Minor

2023 — 2027

French American International School (San Francisco, CA)

Experience+9

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Minor

International Baccalaureate

Experience