James Xu

James Xu is a software developer with experience in various industries. James currently works at Waabi as a Software Developer. Prior to that, they worked at General Motors as a Software Developer in Automated Driving, where they focused on developing software for autonomous vehicles. James also worked at aUToronto as a Software Developer, specializing in Localization and Mapping.

James has also gained research experience at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies, where they worked as a Researcher in RL and Simulation. In this role, they created a UAV simulator and designed a pipeline for generating point cloud maps from sensor data.

Before their research role, James worked at General Dynamics Land Systems as a Software Developer in Robotics and AI. James developed neural networks for semantic segmentation and obstacle detection in military vehicles. James also integrated GPS waypoint navigation and LiDAR SLAM algorithms.

Additionally, James has experience in student support and community-building as a Residence Don at the University of Toronto. James provided guidance to students and organized programs to foster an inclusive community.

Earlier in their career, James worked as an Engineering Intern at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, where they developed computer codes and CAD models. James also interned as an Exchange Research Student at the National University of Singapore, where they worked on soft material energy generators.

During their time at the City of Toronto, James served as an On Snow Coordinator, Skate Instructor, and Ski Instructor where they coordinated lessons, evaluated instructors, and updated training manuals.

Overall, James Xu brings a diverse skill set and valuable experience in software development, research, and community-building.

James Xu's education history can be summarized as follows:

From 2016 to 2021, James Xu attended the University of Toronto and obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree with a major in Robotics Engineering through the Engineering Science program.

In 2022, James Xu enrolled at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where they pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science. This program is expected to be completed in 2024.

In addition to their formal education, James Xu has also obtained various certifications. These include Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) certifications from General Motors, Certified SAFe® 5 Practitioner certification from Scaled Agile, Inc., Engineering Project Management certification from SAE International, TensorFlow Developer Professional Certificate, Reinforcement Learning Specialization, and Self-Driving Cars Specialization from Coursera. Furthermore, James Xu has completed the Mental Health First Aid - Standard certification offered by Mental Health First Aid Canada (MHFA).

Prior to their university studies, James Xu was affiliated with Western University as a Visiting Student. James Xu also had an exchange experience at the National University of Singapore, although specific details regarding the field of study are not available.

Before pursuing higher education, James Xu obtained certifications as a Level 3 Sit-Ski Instructor from the Ontario Track 3 Ski Association and as a CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor from the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance / Alliance des moniteurs de ski du Canada. The exact dates for these certifications are not provided.