Summary
Lei Cao is a Forward Deployed Engineer with nine years of experience building production AI/ML systems and data pipelines, currently based in San Ramon, CA. He has led ADAS and AI initiatives at automotive and mobility companies, co-founded an edtech startup that cut costs and boosted sales through data-driven software, and now applies that blend of product and engineering rigor at Labelbox. Skilled across computer vision (including a YOLO demo web project), ETL/airflow, and ML deployment, he moves models from research into reliable, scalable production. A lifelong learner fluent in both technical and human-centered domains, he pairs a MS in Computer Science with deep learning and data analytics credentials and a pragmatic focus on measurable outcomes. An understated strength is his cross-disciplinary fluency—combining VR, geospatial analysis, and classic software engineering—to solve real-world problems end to end.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree English Language and Literature, Bachelor’s Degree English Language and Literature at Anhui University
Deep Learning Specialization, Deep Learning Specialization at Coursera
Data Analyst Nanodegree Data Analytics, Data Analyst Nanodegree Data Analytics at Udacity
Master of Science (MS) Computer Science, Master of Science (MS) Computer Science at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Chinese, English