Wei Luo

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Senior Officer - AI and Devices @ Gates Foundation
Kirkland, WA, US
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Greater Seattle Area, United States, United States
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About Wei Luo

As a global leader, I specialize in leveraging technology and innovation to develop products that drive business revenue and impact. With a strong technical foundation, robust business acumen, and extensive experience in product management, I possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and deep expertise of AI and device development. My proven track record includes successfully delivering critical products from initial concept to commercial launch across various industries, including medical devices, computer software/hardware, and consumer electronics. I advocate for best practices and innovative approaches to build essential technology, product competency, and quality. As a passionate leader, I motivate teams with a clear vision and strategy.■ End-to-end innovation and product development in Edge AI devices and AI software features, including advancements in AI for healthcare transformation, as well as AI-enhanced communication experiences for Windows.■ Vast experience in the development of medical devices (Class II, III) throughout their life cycle, including use case analysis, market and product requirements, technology, development, manufacturing, and obtaining FDA/CE regulatory approval.■ 15 years of experience in product management, product development, business strategy and roadmap development, meeting business requirements in a fast-paced, regulated environment.■ Led the development and release of several groundbreaking medical devices, including the first e4D ultrasound curved matrix array eM6C for Voluson E10 (2014), the first 3D TEE Z6Ms with real-time volume and color Doppler imaging (2015), the complete suite of transducers featuring the innovative DAX for ACUSON Sequoia (2017), and the ACUSON Volume ICE catheter (2018) — the first and only Real-Time Volume ICE available in the market.Specialties: product management, product development, AI, machine learning, medical device development process (incld. AI data management process, AI model lifecycle process), audio, speech experience, diagnostic imaging, ICE Catheter, transducer, product roadmap and development strategy, project management, engineering management, business development, Lean, Six Sigma.

Wei Luo's Current Company Details
Gates Foundation

Gates Foundation

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Senior Officer - AI and Devices
Kirkland, WA, US
Website:
gatesfoundation.org/about/careers
Employees:
4069
Wei Luo Work Experience Details
  • Gates Foundation
    Senior Officer - Ai And Devices
    Gates Foundation
    Kirkland, Wa, Us
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  • Gh Labs
    Senior Director Of Product Management
    Gh Labs Jul 2022 - Present
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Develop revolutionary AI-enabled medical devices to enable affordable and accessible solutions for non-skilled health workers in areas with health disparity.- Partner with the Gates Foundation to develop an advanced, AI-enabled, low-cost handheld OB ultrasound device. This device will enable nurses and midwives to screen and refer high-risk pregnant women, matching the performance of traditional full ultrasound systems used by sonographers and obstetricians.- Oversee the development of this AI-enabled OB ultrasound device, from defining use cases and market requirements to data curation, algorithm development, AI model integration, V&V, and obtaining CE and FDA approval. Collaborate with UNC, Gates Foundation, and leading manufacturers like Edan, RayShape, and Caption Health / GE Healthcare.- Collaborate with NSF to create an AI data management and model lifecycle process to ensure GHL's development work meets regulatory requirements. - Established and led the product management function at GH Labs, concentrating on talent acquisition, team formation, product lifecycle process development, and the implementation of Product Management tools. This fostered the transformation of the company culture from research-focused to product-oriented, thereby driving innovation and impact.
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  • Microsoft
    Senior Program Manager | Product Management
    Microsoft 2020 - Jul 2022
    Redmond, Washington, Us
    Led end-to-end innovation and development of new experiences in AI, machine learning, software, and hardware for leading devices in the Windows ecosystem.- Developed a deep neural network-based Edge AI communication experience, later integrated as the Voice Focus feature in Windows 11. This project required collaboration with AI research, Teams, and Windows departments and encompassed concept generation, user experience specifications, software architecture design, code completion, and feature implementation. - Delivered new software features, including an advanced DSP processing pipeline for natural voice and double-talk communication. Released commercially in 2022 as Windows 11 Voice Clarity feature, enhancing Windows 11's Future Hybrid Work Story. - Introduced several hardware innovations and technological advancements. Launched a two-way speaker system for Surface Laptop Studio released in 2021, achieving a performance level comparable to Apple's, which contributed significantly to customer satisfaction and revenue growth through an effective marketing strategy.- Created product roadmap and strategy for the business, establishing the strategic focus for audio AI experience and technologies. Led the strategic initiatives of productizing AI-based Speech-on-Edge features from Windows inbox to end user devices.
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  • Siemens Healthcare
    Sr. Director Of Product Development
    Siemens Healthcare 2014 - 2019
    Forchheim, De
    Drove NPI, technology, innovation, and major sustaining developments for medical devices.Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) – Class III disposable device and imaging solution treating heart diseases - Successfully completed an organization transformation critical to the business and rebuilt a best-in-class catheter development team through team recruiting, building, and coaching. - Managed a team of about twenty including PMs and engineers by motivating them to achieve their best performance through setting clear vision and G&Os.- Developed ACUSON Volume ICE catheter as the first Real-Time Volume ICE in the market.- Led the development of high performing next-generation ICE solution including the catheter and imaging SW by collaborating with partner J&J and KOLs- Collected customer needs through VOC events, live cases, and major conferences, and translated to key product requirements. - Drove ICE Catheter and imaging innovation and technology strategy and roadmap - Assured completion of all key sustaining efforts for AcuNav/SoundStar Catheters incl. EOL, MDD, and MDRUltrasound Transducer – Class II medical device for diagnostic imaging 2014-2017- Drove innovation and portfolio expansion by building a global organization of 5 teams via strategic plan and staffing ramp-up. Turned around team into a high-performance culture by providing leadership, coaching and engineering expertise- Promoted operational excellence to global team and introduced a massive quantity of New Products, including a full suite of key transducers for Sequoia system, exceeding competitors’ performance - Drove budget control, resource management, technical excellence & teamwork for the global organization- As Key Competency Leader for business, drove product and technology roadmap creation as part of strategy for growing Cardiac and GI market share - Released innovative real-time 4D TEE probe (Z6Ms) as the market-leading product.
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  • Ge Healthcare
    Senior New Product Introduction Leader
    Ge Healthcare 2011 - 2014
    Chicago, Us
    Oversaw and managed new product introduction programs for Women Health e4D diagnostic ultrasound imaging technology.- Managed global team and projects for designing new medical imaging products from early concept to market release by working with HW, SW, QA/RA, clinical, suppliers, manufacturing cross functional teams. - Led the development and release of the first-ever e4D curved matrix array for Voluson E10 imaging system, enabling early fetal heart diagnosis, and changing the clinical practice for Women’s Health market segments.
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  • Ge China
    Business Development Leader
    Ge China 2010 - 2011
    Cn
    Developed an ultrasound product strategy in an emerging market- Conducted marketing research and competitor analysis for China market. Created business strategy and marketing plan including positioning, channel, promotion, and pricing.- Established relations with new key account customers, thereby creating new sales growth channels. Promoted GE brand and products through conferences, exhibitions, and sponsored training workshops
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  • Ge - Sensing And Inspection Technologies
    Lead Design Engineer | Technical Lead
    Ge - Sensing And Inspection Technologies 2005 - 2010
    Boston, Ma, Us
    Served as a key leader in developing product and technology for high-precision sensing and inspection devices and instruments. - Developed cutting-edge industrial inspection instruments and devices including transducer, hardware, and related testing, and led the technology development of structural health monitoring with global research team to final product commercialization, with 6 patents authored. - Applied Six Sigma methodology to product development and sustaining to improve development productivity, product quality, manufacturability, and reliability. - Grew GE China Business by supporting China Team on a flowmeter product release and multi-million dollars of incremental sales.
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  • Penn State University
    Research Associate
    Penn State University 2001 - 2005
    University Park, Pa, Us
    R&D in numerical computation, modeling/simulation, and signal processing for acoustics and ultrasound technologies with 19 refereed journal and conference publications.
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Wei Luo Skills

Medical Devices Product Development Six Sigma Business Strategy Sensors Oil/gas Engineering Project Management R&d Aerospace Process Improvement Lean Manufacturing Cross Functional Team Leadership Manufacturing Simulations Supply Chain Management Management Strategy Business Development Business Process Improvement Technology Leadership Product Lifecycle Management Program Management Technical Leadership

Wei Luo Education Details

  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    Engineering Science And Mechanics
  • Penn State University
    Penn State University
    Electrical Engineering
  • Tsinghua University
    Tsinghua University
    Mechanical Engineering
  • University Of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School Of Business
    University Of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School Of Business
    Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

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