Xiuquan Zhang
About Xiuquan Zhang
Xiuquan Zhang is a 5G RAN Test Engineer at TELUS with a background in electrical and computer engineering and experience in various technical roles.
Current Position at TELUS
Xiuquan Zhang serves as a 5G RAN Test Engineer at TELUS, stationed at 200 Consilium Place, Scarborough, Ontario. His role involves testing and validating 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards. As part of his responsibilities, Zhang collaborates with major industry partners, including involvement in the O-RAN project with Rakuten.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role at TELUS, Xiuquan Zhang accumulated experience across several positions in multiple prominent organizations. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as an IT Operations Analyst at TD. Prior to this, he was a Machine Learning Trainee at WeCloudData for 11 months in 2019. In 2018-2019, he worked as an EMF Safety Consultant at Startup Venture in the Toronto, Canada area. His earlier roles include LTE/5G Baseband Software Developer at Ericsson in the Ottawa, Canada area (2017-2018) and Process Technology Infrastructure Developer at AMD in Markham, Ontario (2011-2012).
Educational Background
Xiuquan Zhang holds both a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto. He specialized in Electrical and Computer Engineering during his Master's studies, from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, spanning from 2008 to 2013, gaining foundational and advanced knowledge in the field.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Xiuquan Zhang has demonstrated expertise in various technical areas. He is proficient in machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn and Keras and is familiar with data analysis libraries including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, and Matplotlib. He has shown interest in expanding his knowledge in PyTorch and TensorFlow. Additionally, Zhang has substantial expertise in High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technologies, covering DVB-S/S2/S2X, DVB-RCS/RCS2, MODCODs, ACM/VCM, beam-hopping, ISL, and digital payloads.
GitHub Contributions
Xiuquan Zhang maintains an active GitHub profile where he showcases various projects and contributions. This platform serves as a testament to his ongoing engagement with coding and development, providing insights into his practical skills and collaborative efforts in the tech community.