Weifu Wang
About Weifu Wang
Weifu Wang is a Software Engineer and Team Lead currently at Beacon AI, with a background in robotics and software engineering. He has held various roles, including Senior Software Engineer at Zoox and Research Scientist at Baidu, and has experience in academia as an Assistant Professor at the University at Albany.
Work at Beacon AI
Weifu Wang currently holds the position of Software Engineer and Team Lead at Beacon AI. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to various software engineering projects and leading a team. His role involves overseeing development processes and ensuring the successful implementation of software solutions.
Previous Experience at Zoox
Prior to joining Beacon AI, Weifu Wang worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Zoox from 2022 to 2023. During his time at Zoox, he focused on developing advanced software systems for autonomous vehicles, contributing to the company's innovative projects in the automotive industry.
Research Scientist Role at Baidu, Inc.
Weifu Wang served as a Research Scientist at Baidu, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. In this position, he engaged in research and development, focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. His work contributed to enhancing Baidu's technological capabilities in various domains.
Academic Background at Dartmouth College
Weifu Wang pursued his PhD in Robotics at Dartmouth College from 2010 to 2016. His academic research during this period laid the foundation for his expertise in robotics and software engineering. He also worked as a PhD student at Dartmouth College from 2011 to 2016, gaining valuable experience in research methodologies.
Assistant Professor at University at Albany
From 2016 to 2022, Weifu Wang held the position of Assistant Professor at the University at Albany. In this role, he taught courses related to software engineering and robotics, while also engaging in research activities. His academic contributions supported the development of future engineers and researchers.
Education at Nanjing University
Weifu Wang completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Software Engineering at Nanjing University from 2006 to 2010. This foundational education provided him with essential skills in software development and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career.