Ted Lai

Ted Lai has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries. Ted'smost recent role was as Chief Technology Officer at Hour Loop Inc, a position they have held since 2022. Prior to that, Ted spent a significant part of their career at Google, where they held various roles. Ted was a Senior Software Engineer from 2013 to 2015, during which they worked on performance benchmarks for ChromeOS and led a real-time aggregation pipeline to combat abuse and spam. From 2017 to 2019, Ted continued as a Senior Software Engineer at Google, maintaining automation tests and contributing to the development of ChromeOS. Before their time at Google, Ted worked as a Software Developer at Presagis, where they focused on rendering algorithms and software development for 3D modeling tools. Ted also has experience as a Software Developer at TFPSoft, where they worked on game engine codebase improvements and plugin development. Ted's early career included a role as a Teaching Associate at Arizona State University, where they conducted research, led recitation sessions, and taught various mathematics courses. Overall, Ted has a strong background in software development, leadership, and teaching.

Ted Lai completed their Master of Art degree in Mathematics from Arizona State University, where they studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a Pure Mathematics Option from the University of Texas, where they studied from 2000 to 2004.