Lei Nie
About Lei Nie
Lei Nie is a Tech Lead in Sensor Systems at TuSimple, with a strong background in autonomous driving technologies and sensor systems. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science, and has over six years of experience in various technical roles.
Current Role at TuSimple
Lei Nie currently serves as Tech Lead for Sensor Systems at TuSimple, a position held since 2020 in San Diego, California. In this role, he oversees the development and integration of sensor technologies critical to autonomous driving systems. His responsibilities include leading technical teams and ensuring the successful execution of sensor-related projects.
Previous Experience at TuSimple
Prior to his current role, Lei Nie held several positions at TuSimple. He worked as a Technical Program Manager from 2017 to 2018 in San Diego and Tucson, where he managed software integration projects. He also served as Lead Software Integration from 2018 to 2019 and as Tech Lead for Camera and Sensor from 2019 to 2020, focusing on enhancing the company's autonomous driving capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Lei Nie earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completed in 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in developing autonomous driving technologies, particularly in sensor systems.
Internship Experience
Lei Nie has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Software Development Engineer Intern at China Telecom Global in 2012 for seven months, and later at Huawei Technologies in 2013 for three months. In 2015, he interned at Bosch Research and Technology Center North America for two months. These roles contributed to his skills in software development and engineering.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Lei Nie possesses a strong technical skill set that includes expertise in 2D/3D image processing, computer vision, and robotics. He is proficient in data mining, analysis, and machine learning. His experience also encompasses physics-based animation and human-computer interaction, along with a solid foundation in Android app development and user interface design.