Frederick Yen
About Frederick Yen
Frederick Yen serves as the Map Operations Tech Lead at TuSimple, where he oversees data collection and autonomy operations. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and music technology, and has extensive experience in project management and data analysis.
Work at TuSimple
Frederick Yen currently serves as the Map Operations Tech Lead at TuSimple, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a team focused on supporting nationwide data collection and the expansion of autonomy operations. His responsibilities include defining mission success metrics through data analysis and visualization techniques. Prior to this position, he worked as a Project Manager, where he managed the data delivery pipeline and training programs, ensuring thorough documentation. He also held roles as a Project Manager Specialist and Test Operations Engineer at TuSimple, contributing to various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Frederick Yen has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Arizona, studying from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a Master’s Degree in Music Technology at National Chiao Tung University from 2012 to 2014. In 2020, he furthered his skills by achieving a Data Analyst Nanodegree from Udacity.
Background
Frederick Yen began his career with a summer internship at MediaTek in 2017, where he worked as a Software Engineering Intern in Taipei City, Taiwan. He then joined TuSimple in 2018, initially as a Test Operations Engineer for four months before transitioning to a Project Manager Specialist role. Over the course of his time at TuSimple, he has taken on increasing responsibilities, ultimately becoming the Map Operations Tech Lead.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Frederick Yen has executed component and system tests for over two generations of sensor vehicle upgrades. His work has contributed to the development and enhancement of autonomous vehicle technology. In his current role, he has defined mission success metrics that leverage data analysis and visualization techniques, showcasing his expertise in managing complex data-driven projects.