Hi, I'm Bryan Lee πŸ‘‹

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Β©2026

Systems Design Engineering student at the University of Waterloo with experience in machine learning, data pipelines, and full-stack development. I build scalable solutions that solve real problemsβ€”from optimizing data infrastructure to creating AI-powered applications.

Experience

May β€” Aug 2025

Software Engineer

Statsig (acquired by OpenAI)

Developed a unit testing framework for core BigQuery data pipelines, reducing test creation time by 2 hours per pipeline. Increased test coverage from 0% to 75%, ensuring reliable delivery of 2+ PB of data per day. Built a TypeScript monitoring program with Datadog and Dagster that reduced incident response time by 30%.

  • BigQuery
  • TypeScript
  • Datadog
  • Dagster
  • GCP
Jan β€” Apr 2025

Software Engineer

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT)

Decreased CNN model inference time by 72%, enabling real-time video object detection. Statistically analyzed concurrency and batch configurations in NVIDIA Triton, increasing throughput by 30% while decreasing latency by 38%. Fine-tuned a Yolov8 model to detect personal protective equipment with 92% accuracy.

  • PyTorch
  • NVIDIA Triton
  • Yolov8
  • OpenCV
  • Python
Jan β€” Apr 2024

Software Engineer

Uncaught Exceptions

Spearheaded automation of image mask creation using OpenCV, reducing manual efforts by 1,200+ hours. Fine-tuned a MobileViT model for image segmentation achieving 96% accuracy. Trained an EfficientNet classification model with 80%+ accuracy and developed a Flutter app for rock identification.

  • PyTorch
  • OpenCV
  • MobileViT
  • Flutter
  • TensorFlow
Jun β€” Sep 2023

Software Developer

GaN Systems

Reduced production time from 3 hours to 5 minutes by deploying a part selection script. Saved 8 minutes per production batch by creating a data visualization tool to detect semiconductor defects. Decreased preparation time from 2 hours to 4 minutes with automated yield and failure trend visualization.

  • Python
  • Data Visualization
  • Automation
  • Matplotlib
Sep β€” Dec 2022

Full-stack Developer

Daily Blends

Enabled inventory tracking across 7 locations by implementing a PostgreSQL backend system utilizing AWS. Developed RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js to collect sales data. Enhanced consumer purchasing experience across 50+ locations through Flutter app development.

  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS
  • Flutter
  • Express.js

Projects

SSVEP Keyboard

SSVEP Keyboard || Watolink

Built a BCI (Brain-Computer Interface) controlled keyboard using Python for individuals with speech impairments. Integrated GPT-3 API to provide word and phrase suggestions, increasing typing speed by 75%. Placed 1st in the NeurotechX Student Competition, outperforming 25 other universities.

Python GPT-3 BCI OpenCV
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GPT-3 Tweet Generator

GPT-3 Tweet Generator

Built a React web application that leverages OpenAI's GPT-3 API to generate creative and engaging tweets. Users can input topics or themes, and the AI generates contextually relevant tweet suggestions. Features a clean, intuitive interface for seamless tweet creation and refinement.

React GPT-3 Node.js OpenAI API
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Flappy Bird AI

Flappy Bird AI

Developed an AI agent that learns to play Flappy Bird autonomously using a feedforward neural network. Implemented neuroevolution algorithms to train the AI through multiple generations, with each generation improving its ability to navigate obstacles. The AI learns optimal timing and decision-making without human intervention.

Python Neural Networks NEAT Machine Learning
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Education

Sep 2021 β€” Apr 2026

Bachelor of Applied Science - Systems Design Engineering

University of Waterloo

Studying Systems Design Engineering with a focus on software development, machine learning, and optimization. Co-op program with 5 internships at leading tech companies including Statsig (OpenAI), NTT, and GaN Systems.

  • Systems Design
  • Machine Learning
  • Co-op Program
Sep 2024 β€” Dec 2024

International Exchange Program

Lund University

Studied abroad at Lund University in Sweden, gaining international experience and exposure to European engineering education and research methods.

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind? Get in touch and let's create something amazing.