# Zhenxiang (Simon) Jian > Engineer at Applied Intuition Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/zhenxiang Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Skilled in C++, C#, Matlab, Autodesk Inventor, Python, Point Cloud Library, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Strong engineering professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in LiDAR technology and Point Cloud Data Processing from Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in University of California, Davis. ## Work Experience ### Engineer @ Applied Intuition Jan 2025 – Present | 美国 加利福尼亚 山景城 ### Senior Software Engineer @ Cyngn Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | 美国 加利福尼亚 门洛帕克 Calibration, localization and mapping ### Software Engineer @ Argo AI Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Palo Alto ### Perception Software Engineer @ NIO Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 IMU-LiDAR Calibration LiDAR Intrinsic Calibration 3 Patents Filed ### Autonomous Driving Software Engineer @ Aptiv Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Mountain View, CA • Explore and develop longitudinal and lateral localization algorithm based on INS, Odometry, MobilEye, HD Map, Radar and LiDAR. • Develop algorithm to geofence areas of highway. • Evaluate accuracy and quality of HD Map for autonomous driving. • Evaluate accuracy and quality of GNSS systems and correction services. • Generate a driving trajectory based on HD Map that is similar with MobilEye trajectory. ### Software Engineer @ Micro-Vu Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Windsor, CA • Develop GD&T and 3D CAD model software using Model-View-ViewModels structure. • Apply HoopsVisualize engine to our software for 3D CAD Model Visualization. • Apply Parasolid geometry engine to our software to construct 3D CAD model and extract geometric and tolerance information of the CAD model. • Develop constraint manager for the 3D CAD model software. • Develop and integrate the math and imaging processing library of the existing software to be used in the new software. ### Graduate Research Assistant @ UC Davis Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | Davis, California Research: • Title of Dissertation: Methods for Calibration and Registration of Point Cloud Data Using Distance Geometry • Develop a method that would not depend on the roadway structures to correct the boresight misalignment of laser scanning system and improve the accuracy of the point cloud data. • Develop a method to automatically register multiple non-homologous point cloud data using features. • Develop methods to automatically extract important roadway features, such as lane lines, K-rail and guard-rail and road curb used in highways from the point cloud data. • Develop a simulation program of mobile laser scanning system to generate point cloud data of roadways, buildings, cars, etc. Project: Mobile Laser Scanning: • Collect roadway point cloud data using Trimble MX-8 mobile laser scanning system. • Collect indoor and outdoor point cloud data using Leica Scan Station C10 terrestrial laser scanner. • Use collected point cloud data in mobile laser scanning system boresight calibration. • Perform multiple point cloud data registration, point cloud segmentation and feature extraction from point cloud data. Software Development in C and C++: • LidarViewer - 3D point cloud viewer for Caltrans to extract important roadway features such as lane line of road, edge of road, poles, guard-raid for quality control and maintenance of freeway. • Point-Cloud-Generator: Open source program for processing and converting Mobile Laser Scanner and INS binary data to Decimal data in order to generate point cloud data in WGS-84 coordinate for Caltrans without using Proprietary library or software. ### Teaching Assistant @ UC Davis Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Davis I am a TA for undergraduate dynamics. I held TA office hours and review sessions for midterms and finals. ### Mechanics @ Faxon Garage Inc Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 ### Quality Control Intern @ GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Under the supervision of my mentor engineer, I studied and applied Just-In-Time method to the welding assembly line, performed maintenance of welding robot and evaluating performance of applying super-sonic detector to access the quality of welding point of metal parts. ## Education ### Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering University of California, Davis ### Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/zhenxiang-simon-jian-6101492b --- Source: https://flows.cv/zhenxiang JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/zhenxiang/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11