Eric (Hao) Chen
About Eric (Hao) Chen
Eric (Hao) Chen is a Senior Engineer in Cloud and DevOps at LAB3, with a strong academic background including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland. He has extensive experience in various engineering roles, particularly in DevOps, machine learning, and cloud-native application architecture.
Work at LAB3
Eric Chen has been employed at LAB3 as a Senior Engineer in Cloud & DevOps since 2022. In this role, he focuses on cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, leveraging his extensive background in engineering and technology. His responsibilities include architecting cloud-native application solutions and implementing best practices in DevOps and GitOps. Eric's expertise in container orchestration and monitoring tools, such as Kubernetes and OpenShift, supports LAB3's commitment to delivering efficient cloud solutions.
Education and Expertise
Eric Chen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Beijing Jiaotong University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the same university from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in AI, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning technologies.
Background
Before joining LAB3, Eric Chen worked in various roles that enhanced his technical skills and experience. He served as a PhD researcher at The University of Auckland from 2014 to 2019 and later at the Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies for four years. He transitioned to industry roles, including a position as a Computer Vision Specialist and Solution Architect at Auckland Transport from 2021 to 2022, and as a Machine Learning Engineer at realityvirtual.co from 2020 to 2021.
Technical Skills
Eric Chen possesses a diverse set of technical skills relevant to his roles in engineering and technology. He is skilled in container orchestration and monitoring using tools like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Istio. His expertise extends to implementing DevOps and GitOps best practices, full-stack development, and architecting cloud-native application solutions. Additionally, he has experience with Gstreamer, DeepStream, and DL streamer technologies, and is knowledgeable in data solutions including SQL, NoSQL, and GraphQL.
Professional Experience
Eric Chen has accumulated significant professional experience in various engineering and technology roles. His career includes positions as a Machine Learning Engineer at realityvirtual.co, where he worked for eight months, and as a Computer Vision Specialist and DevOps Engineer at Auckland Transport for one year. These roles have contributed to his strong background in networking and security, as well as his proficiency in AI and machine learning technologies.