# Alan Lai > Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Telos Health Location: San Mateo, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/alanlai I am a Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Auris Health working on Software for Robotics Control and Kinematics. Currently searching for new roles and opportunities in Software Engineering. ## Work Experience ### Senior Robotics Software Engineer @ Telos Health Jan 2023 – Present ### Senior Robotics Software Engineer @ Auris Health, Inc. Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Redwood City, California, United States • Developed robot kinematics algorithms for improving performance of kinematic motion and admittance control modes • Designed and created multi-threaded application to increase yield of kinematic parameter tuning process 20-fold • Maintained health of CI/CD pipelines and created API scripts to launch cloud-based CI pipeline runs • Implemented robotics control and collision avoidance algorithms using event-driven architectures for real-time software ### Robotics Software Engineer @ Auris Health, Inc. Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Redwood City, California, United States • Implemented robotics control and collision avoidance algorithms using event-driven architectures for real-time software • Created visualization of and analyzed robot manipulability workspace for redundant multi joint medical/surgical robot ### Research Assistant @ LCSR JHU Robotics Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Baltimore, Maryland Area • Implemented deep learning vision algorithms for mosquito detection (>97% accuracy) and pose estimation (<0.35 mm RMSE) for autonomous robotic salivary gland extraction • Integrated model with ROS and Firefly DL camera for real-time inference • Languages: Python ### Head Course Assistant (CA) for Computer Vision and Computer Systems Fundamentals @ Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Baltimore, Maryland, USA • Led and oversaw responsibilities for CAs for Computer Vision & Computer Systems Fundamentals (120+ students per semester) • Held weekly office hours to assist understanding for students with homework and class material • Produced problem set and optimize projects for students to improve their theoretical understanding and coding skills • Designed grading rubrics, automated grading scripts, and graded student homework • Languages: Assembly (6502, MIPS, x86), C, C++, Python ### Software Engineer Intern @ Neocis Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Miami, Florida, United States • Automated process of manipulator arm calibration via IR marker tracking • Engineered an algorithm for improving Yomi dental surgery robot manipulator accuracy by 50% via calibration and simultaneous registration of manipulator and tracker arms • Transformed said algorithm as a control software utility, and drafted relevant software requirement specification (SRS), ECO, and functional testing documents • Languages: C, C++, Python ### Undergraduate Design Team Member @ Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | Baltimore • Developed a novel piezoelectric bone-cutting medical device that allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive craniosynostosis surgery while minimizing dural injuries and blood loss • Conducted needs identification, root cause analysis, stakeholder and competitive analysis, solution concept generation, prototyping, and testing, following an iterate “Spiral Innovation” model • Used computer aided design and finite element analysis to design a viable tip for production • Worked alongside pediatric neurosurgeons at the Johns Hopkins Hospital • Led the engineering team and served as main point of contact with industry partners • Languages: Arduino ### Research Assistant @ Neuroengineering & Biomedical instrumentation Lab, Johns Hopkins University Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Baltimore, Maryland, USA • Programmed myoelectric and piezo sensors and coordinated system of actuators to reposition upper limb neuroprostheses for adaptive fitting to increase adoption and decrease pain • Created a closed loop feedback control system for regulating mechanical stress on patient • Integrated sensors in a self-assembled robotic arm for texture detection via machine learning • Languages: C++, Arduino, MATLAB ### Engineering Intern @ Medtronic Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area • Created a JMP application to automate downloading, processing, and virtual linkage of the FDA MAUDE Database (+8M records) for postmarket analysis of medical devices • Utilized latent semantic analysis, latent topic analysis, SVD, and PCA to extract implicit information from textual data within the processed database • Languages: JMP, JSL ### PILOT Leader, Organic Chemistry I & II and Discrete Mathematics @ Peer-led Team Learning (PILOT) at Johns Hopkins University Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Baltimore • Highly selective program chosen based on academic standing and leadership recommendations • Lead weekly tutoring sessions for more than 15 undergraduate students of all years discussing problem sets and topics related to those discussed in class • Lead review sessions attended by over 50 students prior to midterms and final exams ### Research Assistant @ Johns Hopkins University Systems Biology Lab Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Baltimore, Maryland Area • Created a reaction-diffusion equation solver to model drug molecule diffusion in MATLAB • Integrated such model with a angiogenesis, tumor cell, T cell agent based model (ABM) to predict drug and chemokine effects on triple negative breast cancer tumour growth and metastasis • Translated code from MATLAB to C++ to further optimize and improve accessibility and control • Researched literature on other possible immune checkpoints to target with model • Languages: C++, MATLAB ### R&D Orthopedics Engineering Intern @ MTF Biologics Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Edison, New Jersey • Spearheaded and designed experiments to develop a next-generation viable bone allograft • Optimized a critical processing step in the production of demineralized bone particles by establishing processing parameters, controls, and procedures to handle outputs that fail to meet specifications • Processed aseptic viable bone allografts using machining equipment such as bandsaws and lathes • Provided support for experiments aimed at improving orthobiologic stability ### Research Assistant at the Stem Cell Research Laboratory @ National Yang Ming University Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Taipei, Taiwan • Prototyped microfluidic chamber for measuring effects of shear stress on co-cultured mesenchymal stem cells and vascular smooth muscle cells using SolidWorks. • Maintained cell cultures of mouse and human MSCs and performed techniques as immunofluorescence and gel electrophoresis • Created a machine learning model for early contingency detection of certain medical procedures. • Languages: Python, MATLAB ### Behavioral Medicine Research Lab Data Analyst, Clinical Research Assistant @ Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Baltimore, Maryland Area • Refined and updated protocols for studies regarding pain, sleep disturbances, and opioid receptors • Analyzed data for multiple studies using FLIR thermal imaging cameras and statistical analyses • Managed and updated databases pertaining to results and participants of these studies • Performed relevant literature research to further improve study accuracy ### Research Intern @ Sofiva Genomics Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Taipei, Taiwan • Performed DNA extraction, replication, and genetic sequencing of prenatal DNA. • Assisted with both sequencing techniques and logistical and administrative tasks. • Researched into the relationships between certain genes and diseases such as spinal muscular dystrophy and fragile X syndrome. ### Private Tutor @ Private Tutoring in Singapore Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Singapore • Tutored middle school student on a weekly basis. assisting with homework, concepts, and test prep. • Focused mainly on the areas of science, mathematics, and Mandarin Chinese. • Served as an advisor for course choices. ### Cancer Research Institute Research Intern @ National University Hospital Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 • Explored avant garde methods of preventing metastasis of cancer cells. • Grew and maintained cancer cell cultures used for research and testing. • Worked with researchers on testing various ECAD inhibitors on mice and cell cultures to prevent expression of certain genes involved with tissue connectivity, thereby preventing metastasis of cancer cells. ## Education ### Master's degree in Robotics The Johns Hopkins University ### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science The Johns Hopkins University ### IB Diploma in High School Diploma Overseas Family School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alan-lai-0129 --- Source: https://flows.cv/alanlai JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/alanlai/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01