Haisong Dong (Harrison)

Haisong (Harrison) Dong has a diverse work experience in the field of engineering, robotics, and software development. Haisong (Harrison) currently works as a Runtime Framework Engineer at Woven by Toyota since 2021.

Prior to this, from 2018 to 2021, Harrison worked as a Software Engineer at Ascent Robotics, Inc. where they made significant contributions to various projects. Haisong (Harrison) played a key role in designing and implementing an in-house middleware solution using modern C++ to enhance autonomous driving technology development and AI research. Haisong (Harrison) also contributed to architecting a simulation-based validation system for autonomous vehicles.

In 2017, Harrison worked as a Robotics Engineer at GoerTek Technology Japan as part of the Bubble Lab Japan team. They focused on introducing innovative automation technologies to the foodservice industry and developed an interactive robot arm for customer engagement in café/restaurant scenarios.

Harrison was a founding team member and Lead Software Engineer at PLENGoer Robotics Inc. (now PLEN Robotics Inc.) from 2016 to 2017. Haisong (Harrison) played a crucial role in developing PLEN Cube, a personal assistant robot, and accomplished various tasks such as recruiting and training interns, conducting negotiations with third-party solution providers, and designing the software architecture.

Before that, from 2015 to 2016, Harrison worked as a Cooperative Research Fellow at The Center for Information and Neural Networks (CiNet). Haisong (Harrison) also gained experience as an Assistant Technical Staff of Humanware Innovation Program and a Research Assistant at Osaka University from 2014 to 2015.

Overall, Harrison Dong has shown a consistent passion for engineering, robotics, and software development throughout their work experience.

Haisong (Harrison) Dong's education history is as follows:

From 2006 to 2010, Haisong Dong attended Huazhong University of Science and Technology, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Energy and Power Engineering.

From 2011 to 2013, Haisong Dong pursued their Master's Degree at Osaka University, specializing in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.

In 2014, they enrolled in the G-TEC (Global Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization) program at Osaka University, focusing on Technology/Venture Assessment.

Haisong Dong continued their studies at Osaka University from 2013 to 2016, with a particular focus on Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. However, the specific degree obtained during this period is not provided.

In terms of additional certifications, Haisong Dong received the following:

- In May 2022, they obtained the ISO 26262 Functional Safety Engineer certification from TÜV Süd.

- In May 2021, Haisong Dong earned certifications in Software Architecture Foundations and Software Architecture: Patterns for Developers from LinkedIn.

- In August 2014, they received the Certificate of Training for the First Look Technology Assessment Project from the Office for University-Industry Collaboration at Osaka University.

- Similarly, in August 2014, Haisong Dong obtained the Certificate of Training for the First Look Venture Assessment Project, also from the Office for University-Industry Collaboration at Osaka University.