Yidi Zhang
About Yidi Zhang
Yidi Zhang serves as the Sr. Director of the Application & Infrastructure Group at TuSimple, where he oversees the development of infrastructure and applications for autonomous driving. He has a background in computer science and has held various engineering roles, contributing to advancements in technologies such as distributed systems and big data integration.
Work at TuSimple
Yidi Zhang has served as the Sr. Director of the Application & Infrastructure Group (AIG) at TuSimple since 2015. In this role, Zhang oversees the development of infrastructure and applications specifically for autonomous driving technology. Zhang has been instrumental in integrating big data platforms and applications into TuSimple's systems, enhancing the company's capabilities in autonomous driving. Additionally, Zhang leads initiatives in DevOps, BotOps, and AIOps, focusing on improving operational efficiency within the organization. Zhang has also contributed to advancing frontend technologies, including data visualization and 3D graphics, within engineering projects at TuSimple.
Education and Expertise
Yidi Zhang studied at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where Zhang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Distinction from 2009 to 2013. This educational background has provided Zhang with a solid foundation in computer science principles and practices. Zhang's expertise includes distributed systems, cloud computing, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, which are critical in the development of modern applications and infrastructure.
Background
Before joining TuSimple, Yidi Zhang gained diverse experience in various roles. Zhang worked as an Associate Software Engineer Developer at Fidelity Investments for five months in 2013, focusing on customer data information systems. Zhang also served as a Researcher in the Natural Language Processing Lab at MTA SZTAKI in Budapest, Hungary, for four months in 2013. Additionally, Zhang held engineering intern positions at Emulex Corporation and Fidelity Investments, where Zhang developed skills in design, verification, and software engineering.
Career Progression
Yidi Zhang's career began with internships that provided foundational experience in software development and engineering. Zhang worked as a Technical Intern at Fidelity Investments in 2012, followed by an Engineering Intern role at Emulex Corporation from 2011 to 2012. After these internships, Zhang transitioned to a full-time role at Fidelity Investments as a Software Engineer Developer from 2014 to 2015. This progression led to Zhang's current position at TuSimple, where Zhang has played a significant role in building a team focused on cutting-edge technologies.