Michael (Ming-Hua) Chen

Specialized in Building Enterprise Production AI/ML Systems. Rich experience in ML Engineering, Generative AI apps, Computer Vision, Autonomous Systems, and Cloud Infrastructure & Ops

Irvine, California, United States

About

As a seasoned technical leader, I bring deep hands-on expertise in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Science, and Data Engineering. I am an IBM Certified Professional Data Scientist and holding Udacity degrees in "Deep Learning" and "Self-Driving Car Engineering." I’ve also had the opportunity to mentor aspiring AI professionals as part of Udacity's Deep Learning program. I have a proven track record of building and leading high-performance teams in both Fortune 500 companies and innovative start-ups. My work has contributed to the development of mission-critical systems such as real-time machine learning platforms, computer vision platforms, large-scale real-time data pipelines, social media insights generators, real-time analytics systems, and recommender systems. With a Ph.D. in Computer Vision, I’m driven by a strong curiosity to explore new solutions to complex problems. My solid mathematical foundation, paired with strong research, publication, and presentation skills, allows me to effectively communicate and implement cutting-edge technologies. Passionate about technology and innovation, I’m always seeking new challenges to push the boundaries of AI and data-driven solutions.

Experience

  • Assoc Director, Distinguished ML Engineer, Verizon AI Center at Verizon
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Engineering Manager, CV/ML Platform at Blue River Technology
    Oct 2019 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    A John Deere Company

  • Principle Data Scientist at Fresno Unlimited (fresnoinc.com)
    Jul 2016 - Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Sr Manager of Data Engineering at OpenX
    Dec 2014 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Sr. Manager, Hadoop & Cloud Services at Yahoo
    Sep 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Sr. Manager - Hadoop & Cloud Service Division Principle Engineer - Mobile & Emerging Products Division