Yichao(roger) Shen
About Yichao(roger) Shen
Yichao (Roger) Shen is the Head of Teleoperation at Nuro, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in electrical and computer engineering, with previous roles at companies such as Apple and WhatsApp.
Work at Nuro
Yichao Shen has been with Nuro since 2019, initially serving as Teleoperations Engineering Manager. In 2022, he advanced to the position of Head of Teleoperation. In this role, he manages teams that are responsible for frameworks, client applications, server infrastructure, and research. Shen oversees technical decisions related to simulation, operation, and hardware within the teleoperation domain, contributing to the development of autonomous delivery solutions.
Education and Expertise
Yichao Shen holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UC San Diego, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Peking University, completing his degree from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he participated in an Exchange Program at the University of Cambridge in 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in teleoperations and embedded systems.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Nuro, Yichao Shen worked at several notable companies. He was a Real Time Communication Engineer at Apple from 2013 to 2017 and later served as a Senior Software Engineer at WhatsApp Inc. from 2017 to 2019. He also held the position of Engineering Manager at WhatsApp for 11 months in 2019. His early career included roles at Peking University and UC San Diego, where he engaged in research and development projects.
Research and Projects
During his academic career, Yichao Shen was involved in various research projects. At UC San Diego, he worked as a Research Assistant focusing on Device-to-Device Network Research. His work at Peking University included a thesis on Web Service Simulation and Analysis Based on LTE System-Level Platform. Additionally, he participated in a Supermarket Navigation System project as part of an Embedded System Competition.
YouTube Channel
Yichao Shen operates a personal YouTube channel named 'emma_zheng.' The channel focuses on topics related to life, career development, and investment, providing insights and guidance to viewers interested in these areas.