Wonguk Jeong
About Wonguk Jeong
Wonguk Jeong is a software engineer specializing in autonomous vehicle technology, currently employed at 42dot since 2021. He has extensive experience at Samsung Electronics, where he held various engineering roles and developed critical systems for in-vehicle communication and fail-over frameworks.
Work at 42dot
Wonguk Jeong has been employed at 42dot as a 소프트웨어 엔지니어 since 2021. In this role, he focuses on software development for autonomous vehicles, contributing to advancements in the field. His experience in developing a fail-over framework based on the Robot Operating System (ROS) highlights his technical skills and commitment to enhancing vehicle autonomy.
Experience at Samsung Electronics
Wonguk Jeong has extensive experience at Samsung Electronics, where he held multiple positions over several years. His roles included Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018, Principal Software Engineer from 2018 to 2022, and Technical Director (Expatriate) for 9 months in Warsaw, Poland, from 2015 to 2016. He also served as Assistant Software Engineer from 2008 to 2010 and Software Engineer from 2010 to 2012, accumulating a total of over 10 years of experience at the company.
Education and Expertise
Wonguk Jeong holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Electronic Engineering from 한동대학교, which he completed from 1999 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Telecommunication from 한국과학기술원 (KAIST) from 2006 to 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and autonomous vehicle technology.
Technical Contributions
Wonguk Jeong has made significant technical contributions, particularly in the area of autonomous vehicles. He designed and implemented an in-vehicle communication hub, which plays a crucial role in the operation of autonomous cars. His work on the fail-over framework based on ROS demonstrates his ability to develop robust systems that enhance vehicle reliability.