Jim Wang
About Jim Wang
Jim Wang is an Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in audio system development and performance assessment. He has contributed to significant advancements in audio quality testing and echo cancelling technology throughout his career in various companies, including GE Energy, PERM Inc., and Nureva Inc.
Work at Nureva
Jim Wang has been employed as an Electronics Engineer at Nureva Inc. since 2018. His role involves developing and implementing advanced audio technologies. He focuses on enhancing audio performance through innovative engineering solutions. His contributions have been integral to the company's product development and improvement initiatives.
Previous Experience in Electronics Engineering
Before joining Nureva, Jim Wang worked at PERM Inc. as an Electronics Engineer from 2008 to 2018 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His responsibilities included modifying hardware and firmware to improve echo cancelling performance in audio systems. Prior to that, he spent four years at GE Energy in a similar role from 2004 to 2008, where he gained valuable experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jim Wang earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Acoustics from Northwestern Polytechnical University, where he studied from 1985 to 1995. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in audio engineering, particularly in developing objective audio quality assessment procedures and innovative audio technologies.
Innovations and Contributions
Jim Wang has developed a passive acoustic sonar position tracking system that utilizes a microphone array. This invention enhances the existing Microphone Mist technology with a new algorithm, improving location accuracy and position tracking speed. Additionally, he has analyzed AST testing results for Microsoft Audio device certification, contributing to the performance confirmation of the HDL300 system.
Performance Assessments and Testing
In his engineering roles, Jim Wang has conducted performance assessments of audio systems, including the HDL200 system across various hardware platforms. His work in developing an objective audio quality assessment procedure has replaced subjective listening panel tests, leading to more reliable and repeatable testing outcomes while significantly reducing labor costs.