Dawei Liu
About Dawei Liu
Dawei Liu is a Senior Systems Engineering Lead at Vuzix Corporation, with a strong educational background in Software Engineering and Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. He has extensive experience in systems engineering, software development, and mechanical design across various industries, including consumer electronics and medical imaging.
Work at Vuzix Corporation
Dawei Liu serves as the Senior Systems Engineering Lead at Vuzix Corporation, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads engineering efforts within the Vuzix Integrated Solutions business unit. His focus is on addressing customer needs that extend beyond the hardware of smart glasses, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to product development.
Education and Expertise
Dawei Liu has a strong educational background with multiple degrees from Rochester Institute of Technology. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both completed from 2011 to 2016. He further pursued a Master's degree in Imaging Science from 2017 to 2020. Liu has expertise in Agile methodology, C/C++, Python, and SolidWorks, which he applies in software development and mechanical design.
Professional Background
Dawei Liu has accumulated diverse experience across various industries, including consumer electronics, embedded software, and medical imaging. His previous roles include positions at FluxData, Inc as a Systems Engineer and Mechanical Systems Engineer, and at Solena Systems as a Senior Engineering Lead. He also worked at Siemens Healthineers as a Research and Development Intern and at Bose Corporation as a Test Engineer.
Internships and Early Career
Liu's early career includes several internships that provided foundational experience in engineering. He worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Markem-Imaje and as a Research Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology. His internship at Siemens Healthineers allowed him to gain insights into research and development processes. Additionally, he held a co-op position at CIBA Vision as a Lens Design and Process Engineer.
Previous Employment
Before his current role at Vuzix, Dawei Liu worked in various capacities at different organizations. He was employed at Rochester Institute of Technology in multiple roles, including as a Dining Services Worker, Material Science Course Grader, and Research Assistant. His experience also includes a year at Bose Corporation and a brief tenure at FluxData, Inc, contributing to his comprehensive engineering skill set.