Lawrence W. Hua
About Lawrence
My Journey in AI & Product
My journey started with a simple observation: the best AI solutions aren't just about the technology—they're about understanding real problems and building practical solutions.
With a Master's in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon, I'm learning to bridge technical AI capabilities with real-world business needs. My background combines software engineering experience with early-stage startup building.
As Founder of Expired Solutions, I'm building an AI platform designed to reduce grocery waste by up to 20% using computer vision and Azure-hosted LLMs. This journey is teaching me that successful AI products need both solid technical foundations and deep industry understanding.
I'm focused on building AI solutions that go beyond just automating processes—I want to solve real problems. I'm learning that effective product management requires understanding both technical capabilities and user needs.
What I Bring
AI Technical Foundation
Hands-on experience with ML models, computer vision, and GPT integrations
Product Strategy
From roadmap planning to A/B testing, driving 20%+ adoption improvements
Cross-functional Leadership
Leading engineering teams, managing stakeholders, and driving consensus
Core Values
Beyond the Resume
When I'm not building AI products, you'll find me exploring the latest ML research, mentoring fellow product managers, or working on side projects that bridge technology and social impact. I believe the best products come from curiosity, empathy, and a relentless focus on making things better.
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Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit spanning product management, AI/ML technologies, and full-stack development. Hover over any skill to see detailed experience.
Professional Journey
From software engineering to AI product management.
11 career milestones, 16 projects, 3 degrees
Education
Master's degree, Information Systems Management
Carnegie Mellon University
•Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
University of Florida
•Aug 2017 - May 2021
High School Diploma
Spanish River Community High School
•Aug 2013 - May 2017
Work Experience
Product Manager
GRUBBRR® · Full-time
Sep 2025 - Present
Growth Engineer
The Netwrk · Internship
Aug 2025 - Present
Founder Fellow
Emerging Founder School · Fellowship
Jul 2025 - Sep 2025
External Expert – AI Model Evaluation
Amazon Mechanical Turk Experts Program · Contract
Jun 2025 - Present
Product Manager Intern
PM Happy Hour · Internship
Mar 2025 - Aug 2025
CoFounder
Expired Solutions, LLC · Full-time
Aug 2024 - Present
AI Product Consultant
Tutora · Part-time
Mar 2021 - Present
Produce Assistant Team Leader
Giant Eagle · Full-time
Feb 2025 - May 2025
Product Manager
PanPalz · Internship
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
Student Consultant, Technical Lead
Kearney
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
Cryptocurrency Researcher
Carnegie Mellon University · Internship
Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
Embedded Android Engineer
Motorola Solutions, Inc. · Full-time
Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
Android Software Developer
Motorola Solutions · Internship
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
System Administrator
University of Florida · Part-time
May 2019 - Jun 2021
Store Cashier
5-Spice Asian Street Market · Full-time
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
Featured Projects
Spotlight on my two favorite projects that showcase AI innovation, product leadership, and real-world impact
Expired Solutions - AI Grocery Platform
AI-powered platform designed to reduce grocery shrink using computer vision and GPT with Azure-based solution and mobile companion app. Pitched solution to Giant Eagle C-Suite executives and reached McGinnis Venture Competition finals.
🏆Key Achievements:
BBW Demo Presentation
Enterprise LLM-powered decision-support tool that reduced decision-making time by 18 hours/week using OpenAI APIs, Flask, and JavaScript. Built for Kearney consulting engagement.
🏆Key Achievements:
All Projects
AI-driven solutions and product innovations spanning machine learning, enterprise tools, and scalable platforms
McGinnis Venture Competition Finalist
Finalist (Top 4, Social Enterprise) at the 2025 McGinnis Venture Competition pitching Expired Solutions AI platform for grocery automation.
Tutora AI Automation Platform
Built AI-driven scheduling, grading, and substitution flows saving 15+ hours/week with 50+ TI-BASIC math programs improving test scores by 35%.
PanPalz - Nonprofit Social App
Nonprofit social media platform with roadmap planning and UI design, refining 100+ Figma frames improving UI consistency by 40%.
Netflix A/B Testing Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of Netflix's A/B testing methodologies and optimization strategies for data-driven decision making.
What colleagues and mentors say about my work and character
Testimonials from leaders and colleagues who have worked closely with Lawrence across product management, engineering, and leadership roles
Lawrence worked for Tutora for several years, during which he's contributed meaningfully across both instructional and operational areas. He has served as a Computer Science tutor, Math tutor, ACT Math tutor, and AI Product Consultant. His teaching spans foundational algebra to advanced Java and data structures, and he consistently delivers lessons that are clear, patient, and adaptable to each student's needs. On the operational side, Lawrence…
I had the pleasure of working with Lawrence when he supported our team at Bath & Body Works during a project with Kearney. Lawrence approached every conversation with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a strong technical foundation that helped bridge the gap between strategy and implementation. He quickly established himself as a team leader through our direct interactions. He took the time to understand our sourcing challenges and worked closely with…
I had the pleasure of mentoring Lawrence during his time in my Lean Entrepreneurship course, where he developed the first version of Expired Solutions. From the start, Lawrence approached every challenge with curiosity, grit, and a clear desire to create something meaningful. He combined his technical background with a strong product mindset, conducting thoughtful customer discovery and iterating quickly based on feedback. What started as a…
Lawrence Hua was one of my top System Administrators I've had over the last 14 years. He is a conscientious worker and was ready to take on any task I gave him. We have a smaller IT department so we are asked to do many diverse tasks, Lawrence was wonderful in determining what needed to be done and taking on the responsibility of completing the various projects. Lawrence has a very pleasant demeanor and got along well with all the office staff…
Over this past summer, I was Lawrence's Mentor during his Android Software Developer Internship. He always starts the day with "Happy (that)day!" which shows his enthusiasm and energy, he exhibited great skills with his ability to solve complex issues on the front-end, dedication to stay motivated even through a fully online program and adapt to Motorola's technology quickly. He always went the extra mile to ensure all tasks assigned were done…
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