Lei Rachel Chen

Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Multimodal, LLM inference applications & model optimization, Agentic AI | 15+ US Patents

Role
Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Workday
Location
Palo Alto, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Lei Rachel Chen

Strategic, results-driven machine learning engineer offering expertise in designing and delivering scalable, end-to-end ML solutions that bridge cutting-edge research with practical impact, leveraging deep learning, computer vision, multimodal / LLM-based applications, model optimization, and real-world AI deployment. Innovative business partner, effective communicator, and problem-solving project manager known for building strong partnerships to execute leading-edge research, convert theory into solutions, and deliver advanced ML models to solve complex problems. Collaborative leader, inventor with nearly 20 US patents, and resourceful team contributor with demonstrated success in directing diverse, cross-functional teams to orchestrate research initiatives and utilize academic advancements to support industry applications, driving innovation and enhancing product capabilities.

Experience

  1. Senior Machine Learning Engineer

    Workday

    Dec 2025 — Present · Santa Clara, CA, US

    Agent Factory

Education

  • Duke University

    Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering

    2017 — 2019

  • UC Irvine

    Summer Session , Cognitive Neuroscience

    2015 — 2015

  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

    B.S, Electrical Engineering

    2012 — 2017

  • Peking University

    Engineering School Summer Program, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    2016 — 2016

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