Designing technology that unlocks human potential
Ayoung Cho
Find real problems.
Build real solutions.
Find real problems.
Build real solutions.
Skills & Expertise
I am endlessly curious about people. I've spent 7+ years teaching K–12 students, and 2+ years as a McKinsey consultant, where I worked on emerging technologies like metaverse and robotics. Today, I build human-centered products across AI and education.
Things I've Built
Products with real users
Parenting Tool for Parents of 18–36 Month Olds
LUMI
Currently building a voice-AI device that turns everyday parent–child conversations into actionable developmental insights.
KakaoTalk Chatbot
Wine Recommendation Chatbot
Conversational wine recommendation system that simplifies discovery for beginners through intuitive Q&A on Korea's largest messaging platform.
Real-time Pharmacy Locator
COVID-19 Mask Helper
Real-time platform helping citizens locate pharmacies with masks in stock during the COVID-19 shortage, recognized by local media.
Data Projects
Social Data Sentiment Analysis
Consumer Demand Forecasting
Research exploring how social media sentiment predicts consumer behavior. Developed windowed time-series prediction model with CatBoost.
Joint Academic-Industry Research
First Data Automation at Klook Korea
NAVER Keyword Crawler
Independently designed and implemented the company's first data automation solution, replacing entirely manual keyword data collection processes.
95% Efficiency Improvement
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
UC Berkeley Engineering X MBA AI Hackathon
Sponsors: Claude, Mayfield Fund
Project
ScribER – Voice AI Wearable for ER Documentation
Developed a wearable device powered by voice AI that generates real-time ER documentation and live clinical suggestions, reducing physician documentation burden.
New York Social IoT Project
Global Design Factory Network
Project
OLIVE – Tumbler-Sharing IoT System
Unanimously awarded for originality and social impact. Developed IoT-enabled smart tumbler sharing platform promoting sustainable habits.
UIC Global Research Competition
Underwood International College
Project
Digital Nomadism Research
Investigated how flexible work environments enhance productivity through field research in Budapest and Prague. Presented findings at UIC Research Showcase.