About me

A technology leader with over 15 years of proven track record in architecting and shipping high-impact products in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data systems. A seasoned system architect with a knack for pragmatic innovation, adept at transforming research into effective solutions. Successfully built and led high-performing R&D teams.

  • Stellar record in R&D. Led the development of an award-winning AI agent system that seamlessly integrates generative AI and symoblic AI to achieve market-leading capabilities. Pioneered a machine learning based psychometric inference engine with reliability and validity verified by third-party publications in top research journals. Delivered an interactive data analytics system along with several other revenue generating production software systems.

  • Deep AI expertise with diverse background. Possesses deep expertise in human-centric AI backed by databases, with experience across a wide spectrum of fields including ML, DB, NLP, IR, InfoVis, VR, UX, cognition, psychometrics, and more. Worked in various environments ranging from startups to enterprise research center, universities, and academic research institute. Established numerous ties for collaboration and talent acquisition.

  • Outstanding hands-on technical ability. Craftsman in software system design and implementation, personally owned large codebases central to business objectives. Authored significant open-source libraries in Clojure community, known for their non-trivial technical depth, such as Datalevin and Editscript.

  • Excellent technical communication skills. Co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed academic papers and granted 9 patents, among many other publications. A regular speaker at developer conferences and recognized as a thought-leader, with technical essays often appeared on the front page of Hacker News.

  • Strong business acumen. Experienced startup co-founder, well-versed in business operations, strategies, and market dynamics. Successfully collaborated with clients from a diverse portfolio of sectors such as venture funds, marketing, high-tech, higher education, and others.

  • Extensive teaching and mentorship experience. As a university faculty member, taught hundreds of students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Provided crucial mentorship to over 20 interns, many of whom have since achieved remarkable success in their professional careers.