David Ruan is an AI Technical Lead based in Guangzhou with 16 years of software engineering and leadership experience across startups and Big Four consulting. He has progressed from hands-on software engineer roles to CTO and R&D director positions, then to senior management at Deloitte and EY before taking on AI leadership at Universe Action Limited. David blends product-minded technical strategy with deep implementation experience in full-stack and AI projects, guiding teams through both research and production deployments. His career shows a pattern of stepping into growth-stage organizations to scale engineering capability and introduce AI-driven solutions. Though his public GitHub activity is minimal, his frequent transitions into CTO and technical director roles suggest strong instincts for architecting systems and aligning engineering with business goals. He holds a master’s degree from South China University of Technology and brings particular strength in bridging consulting rigor with startup-speed execution.
16 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master, Master at South China University of Technology
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