Summary
Tao M is a seasoned software engineer and leader with 13 years of experience building scalable systems and integrations in fintech and payments. He has a strong track record at companies like Wholesail and Square, where he tripled integration offerings, standardized cross-stack integration architecture to cut delivery time by over 50%, and led cost-saving migrations using Google Spanner. Known for partnering closely with Product, Operations, and Support, he consistently ships high-impact integrations that enable AR automation and measurable operational improvements. At Persona he recently built an in-house deepfake detection model with high precision and recall, demonstrating a blend of applied ML and systems engineering. Based in San Francisco, he combines hands-on technical depth with talent development, process standardization, and a pragmatic focus on business outcomes.
13 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Computer Science at Dalian University of Technology
Master's degree Computer Science, Master's degree Computer Science at University of Pennsylvania
Chinese, English