Dalong Li, PhD
About Dalong Li, PhD
Dalong Li, PhD, serves as the Director of Engineering at Torc Robotics, where he leads initiatives to improve data processing for AI and machine learning applications. With extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, he has developed expertise in cloud-based solutions for data curation and labeling.
Work at Torc Robotics
Dalong Li serves as the Director of Engineering at Torc Robotics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads initiatives to improve data processing for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning applications. His focus includes automatic data identification and augmentation, which are essential for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of AI systems. He operates remotely from Michigan, United States.
Education and Expertise
Dalong Li earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. He also holds a Master of Science in image processing and computer vision from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, completed between 1998 and 2001. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from China University of Petroleum, obtained from 1994 to 1998. His academic background supports his expertise in developing cloud-based solutions for data curation and labeling, critical for AI and machine learning projects.
Professional Background
Dalong Li has a diverse professional background in engineering and technology. He began his career with internships at Eastman Kodak Lab in 2003 and Philips Research in 2005. He later held various positions, including Firmware/System Software Engineer at HP from 2010 to 2014, and Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Continental from 2016 to 2017. He served as Autonomous Driving AI Lead at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles from 2017 to 2021 and as Team Lead for Machine Learning at Stellantis from 2021 to 2022. He also worked as an Industry Liaison for the IEEE Computer Society from 2020 to 2022.
Achievements in Engineering Teams
At Torc Robotics, Dalong Li has successfully built a global engineering team that spans the United States and Germany. This team focuses on auto curation, auto labeling, and augmentation (AAA) on cloud platforms. His leadership in these initiatives aims to streamline processes and improve the quality of data used in AI applications, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology in the field.