# Ryan Lee

> ML & CV Engineer @ Kodiak AI | CMU Robotics | Swartz Entrepreneurial Fellow

Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ryanlee2

I'm a robotics software engineer looking to apply science and technology to solve pressing issues around the globe and make a positive impact. I'm currently taking a deep dive into robotics software through courses, research, and practical application. Making use of my skills and knowledge, I hope to leave the world in a more sustainable and safer place.

Also very interested in entrepreneurship and start ups. Please contact me if you'd like to chat!

## Work Experience
### Perception Software Engineer @ Kodiak
Jan 2023 – Present | Mountain View, CA

### Corporate Startup Student Fellow @ American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
https://medium.com/99p-labs/fall-2022-csl-fellows-reflection-bd18960a4436

### Deep Learning for Computer Vision Intern @ Kodiak Robotics
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Mountain View, California, United States

### Computer Vision Research Assistant @ Multi-scale Design Laboratory and Flannigan Lab
Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
•	Collaborate with medical doctors and research scientists to develop a system to detect extremely rare sperm for infertile patients
•	Prepare patient samples, capture fluorescent microscopy training data, train and test a CNN model utilizing Python and Keras, and write up a journal paper in preparation for submission
•	Accepted for a conference abstract presentation at the American Urologic Association: Deep Learning-based Automated Sperm Identification for Non-obstructive Azoospermia Patients, ID: 21-7022
•	Published in Fertility and Sterility

### Mechanical Design Engineer Intern @ Cellula Robotics Ltd.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Burnaby, BC
• Designed and assembled a fully functional deep-sea drill lubrication system
• Performed data analysis to determine fuel cell efficiency and gas generation relationships
• Drafted production drawings in Solidworks for various complex AUV components

### Mechatronics Engineering Intern @ Mazdis Inc.
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Vancouver, BC
• Implemented Wi-Fi communication for Arduino data transfer in C++
• Designed and validated an automated bike storage system with FEA analysis and hand calculations
• Performed cyclic testing on the storage system to log errors and complete mechanical adjustments

### Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Department of National Defence
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Esquimalt, BC
• Designed a draught measurement tool in SolidWorks, emphasizing handling and measurement accuracy
• Reduced fastener specification time by 90% by programming a secure fastener database in Access
• Established SOPs for temperature sensors for ship temperature/humidity modeling respectively

### Design Engineering Intern @ AdvanTec Global Innovations
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Langley, BC
•	Practiced top-down and in-context modeling in SolidWorks for customizable marine ship components
•	Followed project specifications to produce customer approval, S&W, and production drawings 
•	Developed weight calculators and analyzed project statistics to accelerate engineering workflow


## Education
### Master of Science - MS in Robotic Systems Development (School of Computer Science)
Carnegie Mellon University

### Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc in Applied Sciences - Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics Specialization and Minor in Commerce)
The University of British Columbia


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rtylee

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Last updated: 2026-04-05