Bilan L. is an experienced professional in the field of electrical and computer engineering, currently serving as a Research Engineer at Meta since 2025. Previously, Bilan held the position of Applied Robotics Scientist/Tech Lead at Amazon from 2018 to 2025, where contributions included delivering on-device AI projects focused on human-centered perception and addressing challenges related to false positive suppression. Earlier career roles included Research Scientist at Optovue (2016 - April 2018), Graduate Research Assistant, and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Rochester (2011 - March 2016), as well as a Research Assistant at the University of Rochester Medical Center (February 2009 - December 2009). Bilan holds a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology.