About

Rui La is a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. With almost 5 years of relevant experience in the field, Rui has a strong background in AI and ML and is proficient in Python and SQL. Currently, Rui is working as a Machine Learning Engineer II at Glidewell Dental, where he is responsible for developing manufacturing anomaly detection models utilizing IoT data and AWS IoT analytics. In his previous role as a Machine Learning Engineer at Glidewell Dental, Rui deployed a machine learning model to predict order return probability and analyze return reasons. He also implemented an instance segmentation model to automatically mark the contour of dental impression images and worked with the manufacturing department to install IoT sensors on glue and milling machines on BruxZir Factory production line. Rui was also responsible for collecting and analyzing real-time data to detect anomalies and analyze order failures. As a Data Scientist Intern at Glidewell Dental, Rui retrieved transaction data from AWS Redshift data warehouse and applied machine learning and deep learning models to predict customer lifetime values based on transaction, geometric, and demographic data. He also developed a model to detect shade area from Doctor's Rx using Tensorflow object detection API and AWS SageMaker pre-built Docker Image. Rui's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master's Degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Florida. He is also familiar with Amazon Web Service (AWS) and has experience working with data warehouses, Docker, and Tensorflow. Overall, Rui La is a highly skilled and experienced Machine Learning Engineer with a strong background in AI and ML. He has a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning models to solve complex problems in the manufacturing industry. Rui is an exceptional team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, making him a valuable asset to any organization.