Kevin Liang
About Kevin Liang
Kevin Liang is a Senior Software Engineer at Fluke Networks, where he has worked since 2005. He specializes in developing software for cable testing devices and has a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Graphics) from The University of Calgary.
Work at Fluke Networks
Kevin Liang has been employed at Fluke Networks as a Senior Software Engineer since 2005, accumulating 19 years of experience in the role. His work primarily focuses on developing software solutions for cabling certification and network analysis. He has contributed to the design and implementation of various enterprise products, enhancing the functionality and usability of testing devices. His responsibilities include developing Python bindings for automated testing and creating custom user interfaces for cable testing devices.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Liang earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a specialization in Graphics from The University of Calgary. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering, particularly in developing graphical user interfaces and enhancing software performance. His expertise includes multi-threaded UI systems, D-Bus technology for inter-process communications, and Linux system evaluation.
Software Development Contributions
Kevin has made significant contributions to software development in his role. He developed Python bindings for screen features to support automated testing in GUI interfaces for a handheld cable tester. Additionally, he enhanced a cable testing profiling tool by adding an interface for both standard and customer test limits. His work also includes designing custom Qt widgets and screens that utilize touch screen gestures for cabling certification testers.
Technical Projects and Innovations
Throughout his career, Kevin has led various technical projects aimed at improving cable testing devices. He built a multi-thread UI system that incorporates LEDs and control buttons for system status indication. He also implemented security policies to enhance the security of Linux Appliance servers and evaluated Linux systems to ensure they met the technical requirements for major projects.