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Mingyang Zhang

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I am a computer vision engineer with a PhD and hands-on experience in developing deep learning algorithms, object tracking, and real-time embedded software.

About

I am a computer vision engineer with a PhD and hands-on experience in developing deep learning algorithms, object tracking, and real-time embedded software. I excel in deep learning, computer vision, 2D image processing, embedded systems, and FPGA-accelerated neural networks, turning complex ideas into reliable, efficient systems.

Drawing on experience from both academia and industry, I am an autonomous, solution-oriented engineer who delivers practical, results-driven outcomes and communicates clearly with cross-functional teams.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ChineseFluent

Industry experience

  • Computers & Electronics
  • Software & Internet
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Embedded Software Engineer · OrbiskJan 2025 – Aug 2025 · 8 mos

Developed and deployed embedded software for large-scale IoT food-waste monitoring devices; integrated sensors (I2C radar XM125, infrared ToF VL53L0X, weight sensors, cameras, environmental sensors) with real-time data fusion; built secure MQTT over TLS with JWT for fleet management on Google Cloud Platform and Balena Cloud; implemented robust networking (WiFi, WWAN, failover); worked in a Docker-based distributed system combining Go services with optimized C++ computer vision components, contributing to measurable food waste reduction for enterprise customers.

PhD Researcher · KU LeuvenOct 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Evaluated RTOS for UAVs and identified critical issues; proposed a novel object tracking architecture leveraging temporal information; model designed with PyTorch; designed dedicated hardware accelerators for tracking on an FPGA-CPU heterogeneous platform with improved real-time performance; accelerators implemented with High-Level Synthesis (C/C++); created a multi-modal synthetic UAV dataset (Unreal Engine) to improve tracker accuracy and robustness.

PhD Researcher · Vrije Universiteit BrusselSep 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

Specialized in Embedded Systems and UAVs; managed lab infrastructure; teaching assistant for Real-time Operating Systems; mentored lab sessions and supervised Master theses.

Research Assistant · Polytechnic University of TurinNov 2018 – Jul 2019 · 9 mos

Education· 6

Master of Electronic Engineering (Embedded Systems) · Polytechnic University of Turin2016 – 2018
Bachelor of Automation · Beijing Institute of Technology2012 – 2016
Master of Electronic Engineering (Embedded Systems) · Polytechnic University of Turin2016 – 2018
Bachelor of Automation · Beijing Institute of Technology2012 – 2016

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