# David B. Lu > Autonomy Software @ Zoox Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/davidblu ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Zoox Jan 2021 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area safety-critical perception ### Graduate Student Researcher @ University of California, San Diego - Jacobs School of Engineering Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Diego, CA • Collaborated on a team of five to develop LaneAF, a deep learning model for robust lane detection currently ranked first in accuracy on the LLAMAS benchmark; published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters • Supported the development of annotation guidelines for a new autonomous driving dataset using SageMaker ### Computer Vision Intern @ UC San Diego Stein Institute Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Diego, CA • Implemented a new workflow utilizing OpenPose and Google Colab, enabling the examination of physical function in elderly people to be performed remotely through in-depth video analysis • Developed post-processing scripts in Python to conduct time series analysis by extracting features from keypoint data such as sit-to-stand velocity, knee angle, and lateral deviation ### Powertrain Systems Engineer @ Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Ann Arbor, MI • Project lead for an advanced control logic prototype that integrated vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and ADAS technologies to enable novel predictive powertrain control • Led numerous initiatives involving fuel economy testing and extensive data analysis in compliance with EPA standards, netting hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of off-cycle and A/C efficiency CO2 credits • Conducted vehicle benchmarking via hands-on laboratory testing and technology evaluation to improve powertrain efficiency ### Simulation Intern @ Alta Motors Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 • Developed and validated an electric vehicle powertrain simulator from the ground up in Python to enable efficient trade-off analysis for future vehicle development • Collected performance data via dynamometer testing and high voltage equipment to produce vehicle efficiency map • Created Python scripts to automate the processing and parsing thousands of vehicle logs, greatly reducing manual labour ### Research Assistant @ Natural Resources Canada Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Ottawa, ON • Validated the performance of a solar hybrid adsorption cooling system through hands-on testing and developed best practices for conducting trials • Programmed a data acquisition system to enable functionality such as live temperature monitoring • Created data post-processing tools in MS Excel to facilitate comprehensive data analysis ### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ Motion Research Group, Department of Systems Design Engineering Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | University of Waterloo • Assisted with the development of a tire model for accurate simulation of automotive traction forces, lateral forces, and rolling resistance • Recorded experimental data using a high-speed camera to capture the motion of a vertically released tire ### Vehicle Modeling Intern @ FleetCarma Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Waterloo, ON • Improved data processing skills by conducting extensive analysis in MATLAB to efficiently manipulate vast quantities of logged OBD-II signals • Developed new procedures for the creation and validation of electric vehicle powertrain models which simulate vehicle performance parameters • Expanded company library of MATLAB scripts thus enabling new and more effective methods of detailed data analysis ### Mechanical Designer @ Blue Sky Solar Racing Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | University of Toronto • Refined 3-D design and modeling skills through the creation and optimization of aluminum wheel rims in CATIA V6 • Improved efficiency of previous rims by reducing mass through various design modifications • Validated performance of designs by utilizing ANSYS to conduct finite element analysis ### Web Analyst @ Intrafinity Inc. Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Toronto, ON • Migrated content from clients’ previous websites to their new sites using proprietary content management software • Implemented and modified new sites with front-end programming involving HTML and Sublime Text 2 • Increased site usability through the use of FileZilla to efficiently store and organize thousands of files ### Engineering Intern @ Institute for Quantum Computing Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | University of Waterloo • Reported to the IQC Director for projects involving equipment assemblage, report writing, and the operation of milling machines • Worked independently to stabilize the temperature of 12 IQC laboratories by performing extensive data analysis using Microsoft Excel ### Junior Leader @ Engineering Science Quest Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | University of Waterloo • Assisted leaders in planning and directing activities for 25 campers ages 9-12 • Oversaw daily operations so events were completed competently and efficiently • Actively motivated and guided campers with enthusiasm while conducting activities • Strengthened communication skills and ability to work with children • Awarded over 160 volunteer hours ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Electrical Engineering UC San Diego ### Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc in Systems Design Engineering University of Waterloo ### Ontario Secondary School Diploma Waterloo Collegiate Institute ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/davidblu --- Source: https://flows.cv/davidblu JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/davidblu/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29