Ethan Tang
About Ethan Tang
Ethan Tang is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning Infrastructure at Nuro, where he has worked since 2023. He has previous experience at NVIDIA and Uber, contributing to various projects in AI and reinforcement learning.
Current Role at Nuro
Ethan Tang serves as a Senior Software Engineer in the Machine Learning Infrastructure team at Nuro. He has been in this position since 2023, contributing to the development and optimization of machine learning models. His work focuses on enhancing the capabilities of researchers by enabling the design and experimentation of interactive and reinforcement learning models. Additionally, he has played a significant role in accelerating data processing pipelines that utilize model inferencing, which has improved overall system performance.
Previous Experience at NVIDIA
Ethan Tang worked at NVIDIA for a total of two years, from 2019 to 2021, as a Software Engineer in AI Infrastructure. Prior to this role, he held several internships at NVIDIA, including positions as a Deep Learning Infrastructure Intern and a Deep Learning Software Engineering Intern in 2018 and 2017, respectively. His experience at NVIDIA provided him with a strong foundation in deep learning technologies and infrastructure development.
Experience at Uber and Other Companies
Ethan Tang gained experience as a Software Engineering Coop at Uber in 2018, where he worked for three months in the San Francisco Bay Area. Earlier in his career, he completed co-op positions at various companies, including Imagine Communications, Toast, Inc., and Qualicom Innovations. These roles allowed him to develop a diverse skill set in software development and application programming.
Education and Academic Background
Ethan Tang studied Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree from 2013 to 2019. His academic background provided him with a solid understanding of engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Contributions to Machine Learning at Nuro
At Nuro, Ethan Tang has made significant contributions to machine learning initiatives. He optimized the training efficiency of reinforcement learning models, which expanded their training capacity. Additionally, he played a key role in unblocking the deployment of these models, facilitating smoother operations within the organization.