Bayo Lau
About Bayo Lau
Bayo Lau is the Director of Engineering at HypaHub, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in bioinformatics, engineering, and quantum physics, with previous roles at Roche, Columbia University, and the Broad Institute.
Current Role at HypaHub, Inc.
Bayo Lau serves as the Director of Engineering at HypaHub, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads a team focused on developing innovative solutions. His responsibilities include managing engineering processes, ensuring project delivery, and enhancing team productivity. His leadership is pivotal in driving the company's engineering initiatives and aligning them with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Roche
Prior to his current position, Bayo Lau worked at Roche as a Distinguished Bioinformatics Scientist from 2015 to 2019. During his four years at Roche, he contributed to various bioinformatics projects, leveraging his expertise in data analytics and computational biology. His role involved analyzing complex biological data to support research and development efforts.
Educational Background
Bayo Lau completed his BASc in Engineering Physics (Electrical, Coop) with Distinction at The University of British Columbia from 1999 to 2004. He further pursued a PhD at the same institution, focusing on Numerical Analysis, Computational Science, and Condensed Matter Physics, which he completed in 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his multidisciplinary work in engineering and bioinformatics.
Research and Technical Skills
Bayo Lau possesses multidisciplinary problem-solving skills with expertise in data analytics, software engineering, and computational experiences across bioinformatics, engineering, and quantum physics. He specializes in the design and implementation of both serial and parallel computations, and has a strong track record in developing high-quality parallel C++ software with a focus on performance optimization. His publications have demonstrated breaking world records in terms of difficulty, speed, and problem size.
Career Progression and Internships
Bayo Lau has a diverse career history that includes roles at various prestigious institutions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University from 2011 to 2013 and as a Computational Biologist II at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he gained early experience as an intern at Nortel Networks and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. in the early 2000s, which contributed to his technical development.