Hongming Song
About Hongming Song
Hongming Song serves as the CTO and GM of the R&D Center at Meicloud, where he has been instrumental in driving innovation in industrial software solutions since 2022. Previously, he held senior roles at Envision Digital, Microsoft, and GE, contributing significantly to IoT and product management across various industries.
Current Role at Midea Group
Hongming Song serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and General Manager of the R&D Center at Meicloud, a subsidiary of Midea Group, a Fortune Global 500 company. He has held this position since 2022, working from Guangdong, China. In this role, he oversees a team of over 300 professionals, including product managers, software engineers, and product marketing specialists. His responsibilities include driving the development of advanced technology platforms for Big Data, IoT connectivity, and AI for manufacturing.
Previous Experience at Envision Digital
Before joining Midea Group, Hongming Song worked at Envision Digital as Senior Director for the Industrial IoT Platform from 2019 to 2022. His tenure spanned three years and included work in both China and Singapore. During this time, he focused on developing IoT solutions tailored for industrial applications.
Tenure at Microsoft
Hongming Song spent nine years at Microsoft, where he held the position of Chief Architect for IoT and Senior Product Manager from 2008 to 2017 in Beijing. His work involved leading initiatives related to IoT technologies and product development, contributing to Microsoft's strategic direction in this field.
Educational Background
Hongming Song studied at Tsinghua University, where he earned a Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Electronics Engineering from 1995 to 1998. He later attended Peking University, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2004 to 2007. His educational background combines technical expertise with business acumen.
Achievements in Industrial Software Solutions
At Meicloud, Hongming Song led initiatives that resulted in the company being recognized as a MarketScape Leader in the 2022 Digital Factory Solution category in China. He successfully managed the release of 12 industrial software solutions within a year, focusing on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Advanced Planning & Scheduling, and Supply Chain Management. His efforts contributed to generating over $150 million in revenue for industrial software applications and services across various industries.