Lichao (Richard) Zhou
About Lichao (Richard) Zhou
Lichao (Richard) Zhou is a Senior Staff Engineer and Tech Lead, Director at AiCure, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering, mentoring, and optimizing workflows, with a background in Electrical Information Science and Technology from Nankai University and a Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from New York University.
Work at AiCure
Lichao Zhou currently serves as a Senior Staff Engineer & Tech Lead, Director at AiCure, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on optimizing workflows for major system components and codifying best practices for building high-volume products at scale. He previously worked as a Tech Lead at AiCure from 2019 to 2020 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2011 to 2019. His experience at AiCure spans over a decade, during which he has contributed to significant architectural and design decisions that influence product development.
Education and Expertise
Lichao Zhou holds a Bachelor of Science in Electric Information Science and Technology from Nankai University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at New York University, earning a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a focus on Telecommunication Network & Wireless Communication System, from 2009 to 2011. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise, which includes hands-on experience with various open-source tools and technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and MySQL.
Background
Before joining AiCure, Lichao Zhou worked at MetTel for four months in 2011, where he was part of the Quote team located at 55 Water Street. His career at AiCure began in 2011, and he has progressively advanced through various roles, demonstrating his commitment to the organization and its mission. His background includes regular collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex business logic into clear technical designs.
Achievements
Lichao Zhou is recognized for his passion for mentoring and guiding engineers at all levels within his organization. He actively follows new and emerging technologies, applying them to improve applications. His contributions have led to significant impacts on product development across various domains, showcasing his ability to make informed architectural and design decisions.