Career Profile
Research Interests : Compiler Optimization for Homomorphic Encryption and Deep Learning
Experience
Research Assistant
CORE Lab in Yonsei University / Prof. Hanjun Kim
2025.03 - Present
Homomorphic Encryption
Technologies Used: LLVM, Python, C/C++
Undergraduate Research Assistant
CORE Lab in Yonsei University / Prof. Hanjun Kim
2024.06 - 2025.02
Study LLVM
Technologies Used: LLVM, Python, C/C++
Lead of Undergraduate Research Team
DATES Lab in Yonsei University / Prof. Joon-Sung Yang
2024.03 - 2024.10
- Authored and published a research paper titled "Survey and Evaluation of Converging Architecture in LLM based on Footsteps of Operations", providing insights into strategies for accelerating LLM performance.
- Spearheaded a research team of 3 undergraduates and a graduate, defining objectives and developing research plans.
Technologies Used: Python, C/C++ with NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada (Ada Lovelace) supported from RunPod Cloud
Invited Project Builder of LLM Acceleration
Backdrop Build Lab V3 and V4
2024.02 - 2024.06
- Invited to be a project developer to explore the potential for LLM acceleration.
- Analyzed kernel performance between Llama and Gemma with RTX 6000 Ada provided by Runpod.
Technologies Used: Python, C/C++ with NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada (Ada Lovelace) supported from RunPod Cloud
SNU Convergence Research Intern
SCALE Lab in Seoul National University / Prof. Jung-Ho Ahn
2023.12 - 2024.02
Acceleration of Llama2 7B (LLM of Meta).
- Investigated the architecture and performance of OPT and Llama (LLMs of META) on TensorRT-LLM (NVIDIA).
- Established research objectives on significant and feasible kernel optimization.
- Achieved 40% performance improvement by applying GQA on Llama2 7B compared to the MHA baseline.
Technologies Used: Python, PyTorch, C/C++ with NVIDIA TITAN V (Volta)
Undergraduate Research Intern
Circuit and System Lab in Yonsei University / Prof. Tae-Wook Kim
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Analyzed the architecture of Impulse Radio Ultra-WideBand (IR-UWB) transmitter and transceiver.
- Designed proposed pulse generator of UWB transmitter using Cadence Virtuoso.
Technologies Used: Cadence Virtuoso, PSpice
Mandatory Military Service (Information Systems Management)
Korea Air Force
2020.10 - 2022.07
- Streamlined the management of leave and medical information for 200 soldiers through automation using VBA and Python, doubling work efficiency.
- Earned the Computer Specialist Certificate in Spreadsheet & Database Level-1 (Highest Level of KCCI).
- Honors: Outstanding member of a unit; regimental commander’s award
Technologies Used: VBA, Excel, Word, Python, HTML
Publications
Certifications
AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft
2023.07
Computer Specialist in Spreadsheet & Database Level 1 (Highest Level)
KCCI
2022.06
Scholarships
Integrated B.S./M.S./Ph.D
Yonsei University
2025.02 - 2028.02
Yonsei BA/MS/Ph.D Accerlerated Degree Program is a integrated program for the students who want to get the master's degree right after the bachelor's degree. The selected students will receive a full scholarship for 3 years after the bachelor's degree.
Semiconductor Specialist Track
Yonsei University
2023.03 - 2025.02
Yonsei University Semiconductor Specialist Track was created for the purpose of supporting the future semiconductor specialists.The selected students will receive scholarship for 2 years and get the certification of the track after complete the course.
Merit Based Scholarship
Yonsei University
2023.12, 2023.08, 2022.12
Scolarship for the academic excellence in 2022 2nd semester (Veritas), 2023 1st semester(Semiconductor Specialist Track) and 2023 2nd semester (Veritas)
Projects
SNU Lab Study
- 2023.12 ~ 2024.03
Apply GQA to Llama2-7B on TensorRT-LLM
Circuit and System Lab Study
- Analysis of Ultra-WideBand CMOS TX & TRX Architecture