Weiwei C.
About Weiwei C.
Weiwei C. serves as the VP of Engineering at Turing Video, where he has led significant architectural transitions and AI solution developments since 2018. His previous experience includes roles at Google, VMware, and Snapchat, contributing to advancements in robotics and machine learning.
Work at Turing Video
Weiwei C. has served as the Vice President of Engineering at Turing Video since 2018. In this role, he has led significant architectural transitions, notably moving from a monolithic Django service to a micro-services architecture utilizing Golang, NoSQL, and Kafka. This transition has supported a tenfold growth in business. Weiwei is also responsible for developing next-generation AI solutions, focusing on video analytics and robotics across various sectors, including retail and banking. His leadership has been instrumental in optimizing customer-facing features for autonomous patrol robots.
Previous Experience at Google
Before joining Turing Video, Weiwei C. worked at Google as a Senior Software Engineer from 2014 to 2017. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of advanced technologies and solutions. Notably, he launched Turing Robots for Wanda Group, successfully deploying over 50 robots in major Wanda Plazas worldwide. His work at Google laid the foundation for his expertise in software engineering and robotics.
Education and Expertise
Weiwei C. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution between 2009 and 2011. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Automation at Tsinghua University from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in AI, machine learning, and robotics.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout his career, Weiwei C. has made significant contributions to various technological advancements. He has developed AI and machine learning solutions, including queue intelligence and facial recognition, for commercial clients such as Safeway. Additionally, he has optimized streaming and recording architectures using WebRTC, HLS, and RTSP, enhancing latency and stability. His expertise also extends to implementing systems for mapping, routing, and elevator integration for autonomous robots, utilizing SLAM, ROS, and Lidar technologies.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Weiwei C. has held several key positions in the tech industry. Before his role at Google, he worked at VMware as a Member of Technical Staff for three months in 2013. He also served as a Software Engineer at Snapchat, Inc. from 2017 to 2018. His diverse experience across these companies has equipped him with a broad skill set in software engineering and AI technologies.