Pengyi Liao

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DISC Type : c

LLM Researcher at Tundra Technical Solutions

Brossard, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Pengyi Liao is an LLM Researcher specializing in machine learning, transfer learning, and cyber-physical security. A graduate of Concordia University, his research focuses on self-adaptive intrusion detection for smart grids, for which he has received a Stand-Out Graduate Research Award.

Outside of his technical work, Pengyi is a photographer and a former American football player for the Wuhan Griffins, winning a division championship in 2017. He has also been an active community member, volunteering to deliver food for seniors in Montreal.

Unique fact: He is a former champion American football player who also served as an Editor in Chief for the Global China Connection.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Not Easily Convinced

Price-Sensitive

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Reinforcement Learning (RLHF)
He recently shared a milestone of fine-tuning a Llama-2-7B model using RLHF with Google's Vertex AI, indicating current hands-on work with advanced LLM training techniques.
Transfer Learning
This is a core research interest. His master's thesis and multiple academic papers focus on applying transfer learning to intrusion detection in smart grids.
Smart Grid Security
A primary application for his machine learning research, focusing on detecting cyber attacks and ensuring the security of cyber-physical systems like the electrical grid.

Media Appearances

Pengyi has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
LLM Researcher at Tundra Technical Solutions
1-2023 - 12-2024
Applied Machine Learning Engineer at Quantum Management Services Ltd.
9-2022 - 1-2023
Data Scientist at GardenStar Group
1-2021 - 12-2021
Data Scientist at Ericsson
1-2020 - 12-2021
Research Assistant at Concordia University

Education

1-2020 - 12-2022
Master of Science - MS from Concordia University
2017 - 2020
Master of Science - MS from Wuhan University

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Insights For Selling To Pengyi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pengyi is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Pengyi

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Pengyi move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Pengyi take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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