Zhijun Chen

Zhijun Chen's work experience includes the following:

1. Software Engineer at Capsher Technology (2023-present): Currently working in this role.

2. Software Engineer at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (2020-2022):

- Developed and implemented a Python-based embedded system to automate control of multiple UAVs for Fire Detection and Fire Suppression Missions.

- Created a user-friendly and efficient GUI for the Ground Control Station using NASA World Wind Java SDK, resulting in faster response times and improved user experience.

- Implemented wireless communication using XBee between UAVs and GCS for real-time data transmission and mission coordination.

3. CS Team Leader and Software Engineer at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (2020-2022):

- Led a team of 5 CS students to implement an embedded Collision Avoidance System for UAVs.

- Developed autopilot interface and collision avoidance algorithm using ADS-B and Lidar, achieving an 80% pass rate on test cases and reducing collision risk by 80%.

- Implemented control of fixed-wing and quadcopter UAVs using Python and C++ libraries.

- Set up a Software in The Loop (SITL) simulation environment for testing and validating algorithms.

4. Curriculum Developer and Camp Mentor at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (2021):

- Worked as a curriculum developer and mentor for a summer camp.

5. Software Developer at UCI Samueli School of Engineering (2019-2020):

- Developed an autonomous driving interface on an RC Car.

- Trained the RC Car for autonomous driving using data from LIDAR and camera.

- Developed a priority-based action algorithm for the RC Car to respond to obstacles.

- Utilized Python and OpenCV library for image analysis.

Overall, Zhijun Chen has experience in software engineering, developing embedded systems for UAVs, collision avoidance systems, autonomous driving interfaces, and curriculum development.

Zhijun Chen obtained a Master's degree in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where they studied from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, from 2018 to 2020. Before entering university, Zhijun attended Pasadena City College from 2015 to 2018, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided.

In terms of additional certifications, Zhijun received certification in "Learning MySQL Development" from LinkedIn in March 2021. Zhijun also obtained certifications in "Programming Foundations: APIs and Web Services" in March 2021, "Learn API Documentation with JSON and XML" in February 2021, and "Learning Data Analytics" in February 2021, all from LinkedIn.