Qiang Wang
About Qiang Wang
Qiang Wang is a Principal Engineer and Data Platform Team Lead at Motional, with a strong background in data engineering and software development. He has held various positions in notable companies, including Rakuten and Human Longevity, Inc., and earned a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.
Current Role at Motional
Qiang Wang serves as the Principal Engineer and Data Platform Team Lead at Motional. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development and management of data platforms within the organization. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and leading a team focused on data solutions, ensuring that the infrastructure meets the demands of autonomous vehicle technology.
Previous Experience at Rakuten
Before joining Motional, Qiang Wang worked at Rakuten as a Data Engineer Manager from 2017 to 2020. During his three years in this role, he was based in Singapore and was responsible for managing data engineering initiatives, enhancing data processes, and leading teams to optimize data utilization across the organization.
Experience at Human Longevity, Inc.
Qiang Wang was employed at Human Longevity, Inc. as a Principal Data Integration Engineer for one year, from 2016 to 2017. In this role, he focused on integrating data systems and improving data management processes, contributing to the company's mission of advancing health and longevity through data-driven insights.
Education and Academic Background
Qiang Wang completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Nanyang Technological University from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) in Industrial Engineering from the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China, studying from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and data management.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Qiang Wang held several positions in Singapore. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Razer from 2014 to 2016, and as a Research Engineer at Crayon Data for three months in 2013. Additionally, he gained experience as an Intern - Data Scientist at Deloitte and as a Software Developer at Revolution Analytics, both in 2013. These roles contributed to his expertise in software development and data science.