Lim Zi Yang | Innovating with AI, Engineering the Future.

Hi, I'm Lim Zi Yang!

Specializing in machine learning, mobile app development and full-stack engineering. I build intelligent apps that simplify, enhance, and transform everyday interactions. From AI-powered image editing to smarter student tools, my work bridges technology and real-world impact.

COMPUTER

SCIENCE

Apps Published

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5

Years of
Building & Learning

ABOUT ME

Engineering Intelligence. Crafting Future-Ready Solutions.

I began my journey in tech during the MCO (Movement Control Order) 2019 in Malaysia, where I self-taught programming out of curiosity. I started with online courses, exploring mobile app development and AI and quickly became fascinated by how technology could solve real-world problems.

Through continuous learning and hands-on projects, I expanded my skills in Flutter, AI integration and cloud-based solutions. This led me to build Ymage, an AI-powered image editor, and UMscout, a student companion app for Universiti Malaya, streamlining automated announcements, timetable syncing, and event management.

My background includes optimizing workflows and integrating AI to drive impactful solutions.

Innovative *

Resilience *

Adaptable *

Collaborative *

Team-Oriented *

Analytical Thinker *

Innovative *

Resilience *

Adaptable *

Collaborative *

Team-Oriented *

Analytical Thinker *

Education

Learning never stops—it's the foundation of innovation.

Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence.

Focus on machine learning, data science, networking and software engineering principles.
Current CGPA: 3.88 (latest)

Oct 2023 - Present

Perak Matriculation College, Gopeng, Perak.

Pre-University Education.

Graduated with a 4.00 CGPA (both semesters).
Awarded Best Student Award for academic excellence and co-curricular leadership.

July 2022 - May 2023

SMJK Hua Lian, Taiping, Perak.

Secondary Education.

SPM 2021: 8A+ and 3A’s
Active in leadership roles (President of Cor Cadet Police and President of Natural Society).

Jan 2017 - May 2022

Experience

Building solutions, refining experiences, and pushing boundaries—one project at a time.

Dec 2024 - Present

Founder & Software Engineer – UMscout, Universiti Malaya [1.5k+ user base]

Developed and maintained UMscout, a student companion app for Universiti Malaya, rated 4.7/5 on the App Store. It provides automated announcements, timetable syncing and event management, helping students stay organized effortlessly.

27 Mar 2024

Guest Speaker at Innovation Wednesday (Universiti Malaya) [Speaker]

Shared insights on transforming ideas into app solutions, covering development, AI integration, and user-focused design at Innovation Wednesday, Universiti Malaya.

May 2023 - Present

Founder & Applied AI Engineer – Ymage (AI Image Editor) [1k+ user base]

Developed an advanced AI-driven image editing app with AI art generation, image enhancement and creative tools. Built with Stable Diffusion, machine learning models, and cloud-based processing with serverless CUDA, Ymage transforms the way users edit and generate images.

Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

WordPress Developer [Ecommerce site]

Help develop modern and minimalist decor WordPress websites with a focus on clean UX/UI design using Elementor Web Builder. Applied structured data and SEO Optimization to improve search engine rankings and increased organic traffic.

Skills

Technical Skills

Python

SQL

Flutter

HTML, CSS

Tensorflow

PyTorch

OpenCV

Java

WordPress

Docker

Supabase

Firebase

AWS Lambda

Adobe Pr / Ae / Ps

English (Proficient)

Chinese (Native)

Malay (Proficient)

UI / UX Design

80%

Mobile App Development

95%

Graphic Design and Video Production

85%

WordPress

78%

Projects & Applications

Latest Works | Innovation in Action.

24 Festival Drums (Mobile App)

Developed 24 Festival Drums, a mobile app with realistic haptic drumming, an AR 3D Chinese drum model, and a drum recording feature. Achieved 49K+ downloads. Built with Android Studio and ARCore.

UMscout - Student Companion App for Universiti Malaya (Mobile App)

UMscout simplifies student life with course syncing, multi-language support, smart timetables, and instant notifications. Built with Flutter, Supabase, and AWS, it ensures a seamless and efficient experience across devices.

Ymage | AI-Powered Image Editing Tool (Mobile App)

Developed Ymage, an AI-powered image editing app with 20+ AI features, including AI art generation, image enhancement, and real-time filters. Built for efficiency and creativity, it leverages Stable Diffusion, LLMs and cloud-based AI processing.

Smart Gate System (Embedded IoT System)

Developed a remote autogate control system using an ESP8266 module and a self-hosted Blynk Server for seamless operation. Built with Docker, Arduino, and C++.

Hand Sign Language Recognition (Machine Learning)

Developed a real-time CNN-based hand sign recognition system with 92.5% accuracy, supporting ASL for accessibility and inclusivity. Built using TensorFlow, OpenCV, Mediapipe and Python.

Credit Score Prediction (Machine Learning in Finance)

Built a credit score prediction model using Random Forest Regressor, achieving high accuracy with an R² score of 0.87. Enhances financial decision-making with refined credit assessment.

AI Fashion Cloth Changer

Ymage | AI Image Editor

UMscout | Universiti Malaya

24 Festival Drums

Hand Sign Language Recognition | Machine Learning

OPEN SOURCE

Open Source & Replicate Projects

View GitHub

View Replicate.com

AI Fashion Cloth Changer

Alter or virtually change fashion clothing in images using a custom-trained model with DreamBooth Stable Diffusion XL.

QR Code Generator with ControlNet

Replicate Project | 513K runs | Implementing the Stable Diffusion architecture to encode scannable QR codes while preserving artistic coherence.

SDLX LoRA Custom Training & Model Instance

Replicate Project | 20.9K and 95K runs | A LoRA-based instant fine-tuning framework for Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL), enabling users to train custom models from image datasets.

YOUTUBE

Bringing Stories to Life Through Visuals

Creative Media – Videography & Editing.

Passionate about videography, photography and video editing, I bring stories to life through visuals. From event coverage to cinematic edits, I focus on capturing moments, enhancing visuals and creating engaging content.
🏆 CHAMPION
COVID-19 Short Film Contest 2020

🏆 CHAMPION
Adiwira Nano Sci-fi Short Film Competition (National Level, 2019)

🏆 CHAMPION
2nd SEAMEO Youth Action (SEAYA) Contest on VUCA World (International Level, 2022)

12+

AWARDS
RECEIVED

Awards

AWARD

Placement

UMscout's Rank in the Apple App Store Education Category

Top 40

Hack2Hire Hackathon by Dell Technologies 2025

2nd Place

HACK@10 International AI-themed hackathon 2023

Participation

2nd SEAMEO Youth Action Contest on VUCA World 2022

1st Place

ASTI Feynman Challenge International Level 2021

2nd Place

Full-Stack Engineering *

Machine Learning *

Flutter & Supabase *

Cloud Solutions *

Machine Learning *

UI/UX Design *

Tech Innovation *

Computer Vision *

Full-Stack Engineering *

Machine Learning *

Flutter & Supabase *

Cloud Solutions *

Machine Learning *

UI/UX Design *

Tech Innovation *

Computer Vision *

testimonials

What others say?

OPEN SOURCE

I am student of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam. I came across your GitHub repo AI_Fashion_Cloth_Changer and found it incredibly helpful for my graduation project.

Ngọ Doãn Ngọc

Student from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam.

24 Festival Drums

"I have 24 Festival Drum lessons, so this is really good for me. Thanks."

Solo

Google Play Review

24 Festival Drums

"将二十四节令鼓开发成App是个不错的想法！作为学校鼓队的一员，我常想在家练鼓，但没有实体鼓时，这款App正好派上用场。鼓心和鼓边的声音很像，但希望能改进，比如支持连击、扩大鼓边区域，以及让鼓声更持久，以更好跟上节奏。整体来说，很棒，加油！"

柳海琴

Google Play Review

Ymage

"Ymage has made my life easier as I don’t have to download several apps for different feature. Ymage does it all!"

BaZe_9

App Store Review

UMscout

"I feel like this is an upgraded version compared to the UM app, as it is more convenient and makes it easier to find the information I need. I used to think Spectrum was powerful, but now I’d choose UMscout!"