Andrew Lai

Andrew Lai currently serves as Software Engineering Team Lead at Freshpaint since September 2023, following a successful tenure at Splash Financial from June 2021 to September 2023 as Team Lead for the Lender Onboarding Team, which managed crucial aspects of the lending platform. Prior experience includes positions at OppLoans, where Andrew co-led teams and developed cloud microservices, and contributed to significant operational improvements in the company's processes. Andrew Lai holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University, where doctoral research focused on electrical signals and muscle elasticity in stroke survivors, complemented by various leadership roles and educational responsibilities during academic tenure. Additionally, Andrew has experience in statistical analysis and software development, underscoring a strong technical background alongside leadership capabilities.