Lei Chen

Lei Chen is a skilled Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and machine learning. Initial work at Xilinx involved developing next-generation FPGA architecture and optimization algorithms. At PayPal, Lei contributed to the development of the Express Checkout and merchant onboarding flows using Node.js and JavaScript. Subsequent roles included serving as a Machine Learning Engineer at Facebook, focusing on Instagram Ads and organic content ranking, and engaging in projects for the Instagram Explore feature. At Cruise, Lei has worked on machine learning infrastructure and algorithms for self-driving cars while currently monetizing generative AI techniques at Meta. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Zhejiang University and a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.