Hi, I'm Leo Zhao 👋

I build AI-native products that connect software, automation, and physical devices.

My work focuses on turning emerging technologies into practical, reliable experiences — from local AI agents and native desktop applications to production web systems and embedded hardware.

What I build

• AI agents and automation — agent integrations, model-powered workflows, local-first tools, and operational automation
• Native Apple applications — macOS and iOS experiences built with Swift
• Full-stack products — responsive interfaces, backend services, APIs, real-time communication, and production delivery
• Embedded experiences — ESP32-based devices, display systems, firmware, and desktop-to-device tooling
• Production infrastructure — Linux services, Nginx, HTTPS, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and security-focused operations

Technology

Languages

Swift · TypeScript · JavaScript · Python · C/C++

Frontend and application development

React · Vue · HTML · CSS · Native macOS · iOS

Backend and automation

Node.js · REST APIs · WebSockets · AI model integrations · OpenClaw · Workflow automation

Testing and quality

Playwright · Unit testing · Regression testing · Release validation · Security review

Systems and delivery

Git · GitHub · Linux · Nginx · systemd · SSH · CI/CD · Vercel · Netlify

Embedded development

ESP32-S3 · PlatformIO · Arduino · Serial tooling · Local device interfaces

Selected project

OpenClaw Desk Pet

A native macOS desktop companion that visualizes OpenClaw agent activity through animated states. It combines Swift, Python, WebSockets, local automation, privacy-conscious design, and security-focused defaults.

How I work

• Build useful products, not technology demos
• Prefer local-first and privacy-respecting architecture
• Treat security and operational reliability as product features
• Validate changes with tests and real deployment checks
• Keep complex systems understandable to the people using them

Current interests

AI agents as ambient interfaces · Human–AI collaboration · Local automation · Native applications · Multimodal experiences · Connected hardware

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For collaboration or technical discussion, feel free to open an issue in the relevant public repository.

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