Shihan Tao
About Shihan Tao
Shihan Tao is a Senior Engineering Manager at Nuro, where he oversees teams focused on integrating autonomous technology into delivery services. He has a diverse background in engineering and leadership roles at various companies, including Google and Fitbit, and holds advanced degrees from Stanford University and Columbia University.
Work at Nuro
Shihan Tao has been employed at Nuro as a Senior Engineering Manager since 2022. In this role, he manages the Core Delivery, Partner Platform, and On-road Experience teams. His focus is on integrating autonomous technology into delivery services, overseeing its deployment in real-world scenarios. Tao's work is crucial in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery solutions for both partners and consumers.
Previous Experience
Before joining Nuro, Shihan Tao held several positions in the technology sector. He worked at Google from 2018 to 2022, initially as a Team Lead and Software Engineer, and later as a Technical Lead Manager. His experience also includes a role as a Senior Software Engineer at Fitbit from 2015 to 2018, and as a Software Engineer at TripAdvisor from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as an Information Technology Engineer at CICC for a brief period in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Shihan Tao holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Columbia University, which he completed in 2013. He also participated in an exchange program at The University of New Mexico, studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2011. Tao earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2012. Furthermore, he completed the Stanford Ignite - Executive Education program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2020, focusing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Leadership Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Shihan Tao has held leadership positions in various organizations. He served as Vice President of the Columbia University Chinese Students and Scholars Association from 2013 to 2014. Earlier, he was Vice President at SJTU ArtCenter in Shanghai from 2010 to 2011. These roles demonstrate his ability to lead and manage teams in diverse environments.