# Tim Chou

> Software Engineer @ Cognex Corporation

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/timchou

With a background in research and engineering, I am currently a Software Engineer at Cognex Corporation, a leader in machine vision and industrial automation. My work focuses on developing full-stack systems, including real-time anomaly detection, telemetry pipelines, and job management tools that empower enterprise clients. My technical expertise includes Verilog, AutoDV, and Qt, which I leverage to create robust and scalable solutions for production environments.  

At Cognex, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable tools that optimize industrial workflows. My experience at TESDA and Purdue University has honed my ability to conduct data analysis, automate workflows, and translate complex technical concepts into actionable results. I am committed to innovation and teamwork, bringing diverse insights and a problem-solving mindset to drive impactful solutions that align with organizational goals.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Cognex Corporation
Jan 2024 – Present
Cognex is a machine vision and industrial automation company. I build full-stack systems across the product suite, including real-time anomaly detection, telemetry pipelines, configuration tracking, and job management tools that enterprise clients depend on in production.

### Software Engineer Intern @ Taiwan Electronic System Design Automation，台灣電子系統設計自動化
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Hsinchu City, Taiwan, Taiwan
During my internship at TESDA, I worked on AutoDV, a SoC verification tool built with C++ and Qt. I helped automate the verification workflow, including SoC parsing, transactor attachments, and testbench generation. The goal was to cut down verification cycles that used to take weeks or months, and the work we did made a real dent in that.

### Undergraduate Researcher @ Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
In summer 2022 I worked as a research scholar at Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine under Dr. Hsin-Yi Weng and Dr. Niwako Ogata, studying human-animal interaction. I ran statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA, and Excel, worked with longitudinal data, and reviewed over 100 research articles. I also presented findings to the team and at symposiums, which pushed me to get good at translating complex data into something people could actually understand and act on.

### Undergraduate Research Assistant @ Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Assisted private study for DogTV, a cable network designated to alleviate dog stress.
Collected heartbeat, sweat, and saliva. Examined and evaluated behavior. Organized and cataloged data. Scheduled appointments. Recruited and surveyed participants. Create automated Email.


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tim-chou

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Last updated: 2026-04-11