Tao L is a CS PhD and experienced research-focused software engineer with 12 years in industry and academia, currently a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Purdue and based in San Jose. He has deep hands-on research internships at leading AI and hardware companies including NVIDIA, SenseTime, Huawei, and ObEN, translating cutting-edge ML research into practical prototypes. Actively pursuing SDE/MLE roles, he holds US permanent residency (EB1-A) and is available to start immediately, offering the flexibility to work remotely or relocate. His background blends rigorous doctoral research with production-aware development on GPU-accelerated and computer-vision systems, making him adept at bridging theory and deployed engineering. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic problem solver who converts complex models into efficient implementations and reliable teaching materials.
12 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Purdue University
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