Eric Wang
About Eric Wang
Eric Wang serves as the Head of Engineering for Device Software at SPAN, where he focuses on developing intelligent hardware and software solutions for the distributed grid. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at notable companies such as Amazon, Uber, and Qualcomm, and holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UCLA.
Current Role at SPAN
Eric Wang serves as the Head of Engineering for Device Software at SPAN. In this role, he is responsible for leading the engineering team and overseeing the development of software solutions. He focuses on building intelligent hardware and software solutions for the distributed grid. Additionally, he is actively involved in hiring and expanding the engineering team, ensuring that SPAN continues to innovate in its product offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Eric Wang has a diverse background in software development, having worked at several prominent companies. He was a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Lab126 from 2012 to 2014. Following that, he spent five years at Highfive as a TLM / Staff Software Engineer from 2014 to 2019. He also served as an Embedded Software Tech Lead at Uber for one year in 2020. His experience includes a role as a Software Engineer at Qualcomm in 2011 and a Research Intern at Areté Associates in 2009.
Education and Expertise
Eric Wang holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UCLA. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in telemetry tools and embedded systems. He also has a keen interest in machine learning infrastructure and computer vision, which informs his work in developing scalable products and forming strategic partnerships.
Career Timeline
Eric Wang's career spans over a decade, beginning with a Research Intern position at Areté Associates in 2009. He then worked as a Software Engineer at Qualcomm in 2011. From 2012 to 2014, he was a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Lab126. He transitioned to Highfive, where he worked from 2014 to 2019, before taking on the role of Embedded Software Tech Lead at Uber for one year. Since 2020, he has been with SPAN as the Head of Engineering for Device Software.