Bob holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas and has nearly five years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams—including software developers, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers. Before joining LendAPI, Bob was instrumental in shaping product experiences and launching scalable lending solutions in the fintech space.

“Bob brings the perfect mix of technical depth and product-driven leadership,” said Timothy Li, Co-Founder and CEO of LendAPI. “His background in engineering management and passion for building great products will be a powerful force as we continue to scale our Decision Engine and support the fintech ecosystem.”

At LendAPI, Bob will lead core engineering initiatives, help scale the Decision Engine platform, and work closely with product and design teams to create elegant, API-first solutions for lending innovators.

“I’m thrilled to join LendAPI at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth,” said Bob Gao. “The team’s vision for transforming fintech lending through modern infrastructure and intelligent automation really resonates with me. I’m excited to contribute to building something truly impactful for the industry.”

Bob’s hire is part of LendAPI’s continued investment in top-tier talent to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate product development in 2025 and beyond.

About LendAPI
LendAPI is building the Decision Engine that powers fintech lending. Our platform helps lenders launch faster, underwrite smarter, and stay compliant—all through one seamless API. We’re on a mission to modernize lending infrastructure and enable the next wave of financial innovation.

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