Dehong Hao
Tech-for-good product builder and a DIY maker at heart
Dehong Hao

About

I build products at the intersection of AI and hardware, with a focus on tech-for-good. I value restraint, reliability, and real-world impact—turning technology into experiences that feel human, helpful, and respectful.

Work Experience

AI

AI Education & Hardware Independent Developer

Jan 2025 - Present
Shanghai & Hangzhou & Yunnan
Exploring AI in education and maker practices, lowering the barrier for hands-on prototyping and learning.
XY

XiYi Intelligence

Nov 2023 - Present
Founder & Product Lead
Tech-for-good exploration in elderly care and memory support, with an emphasis on age-friendly interaction and emotional companionship.
Tencent

Tencent

Mar 2019 - Nov 2023
Cloud-native Product Manager (Containers)
Worked on cloud and cloud-native products, driving delivery and growth across complex systems and cross-team collaboration.

Education

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2016 - 2019
M.S. | Mechanical & Power Engineering
Research: robotics, BCI, AR/VR interaction. Thesis: HoloLens-based AR rehabilitation training system.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2012 - 2016
B.S. | Mechanical & Power Engineering
RoboMaster founding member; Solar Decathlon team experience (smart home system design).

Skills

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
Python
Postgres
Docker
Kubernetes
Embedded
Projects

What I'm working on

From tech-for-good exploration to maker education and hardware prototyping—kept calm, honest, and practical.

dehonghao.com

Personal site for projects, experiments, and notes—built for the long run.

Next.js
TypeScript
TailwindCSS
Magic UI
Website

AI Maker Platform (in progress)

A youth-focused AI + hardware maker platform: natural-language assisted coding/debugging for ESP32 prototypes.

ESP32
LLM
Maker
Website
Practice

I like building things

A few things I've done and learned along the way.

  • AI

    AI Spark Vehicle (Yunnan)

    Yunnan

    Co-led curriculum and technical delivery for rural AI literacy programs.
  • SH

    Silver Hackathon (community)

    Community

    Organized AI literacy sessions for seniors and collected real feedback for age-friendly design.
Contact

Get in Touch

If you care about tech-for-good and building real-world AI/hardware, feel free to reach out via GitHub or email.

dehonghao@qq.comhttps://github.com/RogerHao
郝德宏 | dehonghao.com