BRYCE CHEN
Hataitai,New Zealand
Summary
AI Architect with 16 years of research and commercial experiences in data science and engineering. Experienced in developing and implementing machine learning and deep learning based solutions for pivotal projects. Led research initiatives and manage science projects, clients relationships and publications. Proficient for solution and product development in various environments including AWS, Azure, HPC and Hadoop Big Data System. Held various leadership positions in MNC including Technical Manager in TSMC and Principal Data Scientist in Micron. Represented Micron Singapore Control System Team in technology transfer for strategic programs in Taiwan, Japan and US.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI Architect
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
11.2024 - Current
- Lead the architecture design and development for NIWA Data Platform project, including data ingestion and machine learning pipeline.
- Automate sensor anomaly detection solution on AWS cloud using Sagemaker pipeline and Terraform.
- Developed A+ prediction models for Wellington regional residential water demands using AWS Canvas AutoPilot.
- Work with IT for AWS Cloud practice BP, account and architecture management.
AI & DL Data Scientist
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented deep-learning based meteorological sensor anomaly detection solution in Azure Cloud using Azure ML Pipeline, Terraform, MongoDB and PowerBI.
- Developed and implemented neural nowcasting system for drainage water level early prediction and warning of flood events in Singapore, automated using Azure ML pipelines.
- Developed solar and wind energy neural nowcasting system using NZ climate station sensor data, reanalysis and satellite data.
- Collaborated with scientists for Endeavour Fund Smart Idea proposal submission.
Technical Manager
TSMC
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Data science team lead for high priority image recognition and digital transformation projects.
- Developed a complex edge computing architecture for wafer arcing detection in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Chamber on 28nm technology node by integrating FPGA high frequency sensor signals, SECS-GEM protocol, machine learning algorithm and Streamlit dashboard.
- Led Virtual Metrology solution development and deployment for CVD, Plasma Etch layers.
- Contributed to post-PM workflow automation system development for Plasma Etch tools using Neo4j graph database and python programming.
- Contributed to Super Resolution algorithm development for RDA wafer defect image enhancement.
Principal Data Scientist/Senior Data Scientist
Micron Technology
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Micron Technical Leadership Program mentor & Technical Journal paper review board member.
- Developed Multivariate Clustering Application for worldwide deployment in Micron Yield Management System.
- Developed sensor anomaly detection algorithm using LSTM Autoencoder, integrating with Apache Nifi, PostgreSQL DB and Apache Hbase.
- Developed and deployed Failure Mode Auto-Classification System for probe ESDA data using supervised and unsupervised learning methods for tier 1 product grade improvement.
- Led the pilot Predictive Maintenance project for CMP washer failure prediction.
- Led Equipment Event Tracking Platform deployment for fab wafer output improvement program.
- Developed Multi-Level Feedforward and Floating Target Control for real-trap based wet etch process and achieved 1% yield gain for 64-tier 3D NAND.
Member of Technical Staff/Senior Engineer/Engineer
Micron Technology
07.2008 - 07.2015
- Developed Multivariate Hotelling T2 model for Plasma Etch vain arcing detection.
- Developed advanced R2R control algorithms/strategies for CVD/PVD.
- Led FDC system migration and contributed to KPI metrics generation for system health tracking.
- Led advanced FDC solution development and implementation, including auto limit generation, adaptive FDC and FDC-R2R control integration.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
11.2024
Master of Science - Industrial And Systems Engineering
National University of Singapore
01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
01.2008
Skills
Neural Forecasting
Anomaly Detection
AWS
Azure
Terraform
Clustering
Process Control
Team Management
Technical Writing
Technical Presentation
Certification
AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, 08/24
Publications
- Sensor-Drift-Aware Time-Series Anomaly Detection for Climate Stations., IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence (CAI), 2024
- ESDA Failure Mode Auto-Classification for Product Grade Improvement, Micron Data Science Technical Seminar, 2020
- Machine learning Based Time Series Anomaly Prediction System for Target Burn-Through Early Detection in Plasma Vapor Deposition, Micron STS-FE Technical Seminar, 2019
- Deep LSTM Online Learning Implementation and Optimization for Anomaly Detection, Micron JTS Technical Seminar, 2018
- Sensor Anomaly Detection using Deep Learning, Micron Data Science Technical Seminar, 2018
- Floating real trap-based wet etch target control for 3D NAND yield and reliability improvement, Micron STS-FE Technical Seminar, 2017
- Development of a Predictive Maintenance System for CMP Tools, Micron TLP Technical Journal, 2016
- Use of Multivariate Methods in Fault Detection System to Detect Vein Arcing in Etch Chambers, Micron TLP Technical Journal, 2016
- Cognitive Radio Channel Allocation Using Auction Mechanisms, VTC Spring, 2008
- Optimizing the Second-Price Auction Algorithm in a Dynamic Cognitive Radio Network, ICCS, 2008
Timeline
AI Architect
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
11.2024 - Current
AI & DL Data Scientist
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
08.2022 - 10.2024
Technical Manager
TSMC
01.2021 - 07.2022
Principal Data Scientist/Senior Data Scientist
Micron Technology
08.2015 - 12.2020
Member of Technical Staff/Senior Engineer/Engineer
Micron Technology
07.2008 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Industrial And Systems Engineering
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate, 08/24
Master of Science - Computer Science
Georgia Institute of Technology
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