ZHANG Kaiyan
Education
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Sept.2023-Now
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) Sept.2017-Jun.2021
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Work Experience
Algorithm Engineer in BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd. - Shenzhen, China
Jul.2021-Aug.2023
Algorithm Development
- Conducted research on 3D occupancy prediction
- Developed the state estimation based on linear Kalman filter of multi-sensor fusion algorithm in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), now mass-produced on BYD Han’s cars
- Developed the parking space detection algorithm in APA (Auto Parking Assist) system, introduced Associative Embedding and increased the slot recall rate by 8%
- Developed the middleware for Horizon Journey 2 and J3 chips, such as image transmission, analysis of code performance etc.
Project Management
- Led a collaboration with data annotation services providers, managing transaction over ¥2 million. Responsibilities included researching and selecting partners, and authoring data annotation standards adopted by BYD
- Responsible for communicating and coordinating with upstream and downstream business departments on technical requirements
Publications
Papers
- Zhang K. CyliFormer: Cylindrical Transformer for Vision-based 3D Semantic Occupancy Prediction (In Progress)
- Zhang K, Feng, X. A Vehicle Classification Method Based on Deep Learning and Data Augmentation. In International Conference on Optics and Machine Vision (ICOMV 2023), Proc. SPIE (Vol.12634, p.1263408). (EI)
- Zhang K, Feng, X. A Vehicle Classification Method Based on Improved ResNet. In 2022 2nd Conference on High Performance Computing and Communication Engineering (HPCCE 2022), Proc. SPIE (Vol.12605, p.1260506). (EI)
Patents
- A Multi-Sensor Fusion-Based Parking Detection Method (Application Number: 202211055726.6)
- An Obstacle Detection Method Based on Monocular Camera (Application Number: 202310326277.2)
- An Obstacle Detection Method Based on Monocular Camera and Millimeter Wave Radar (Application Number: 202310478355.0)
- A Lane Detection Method Based on Monocular Camera (patent pending)
- An End-to-end Assisted Driving Method Based on Monocular Camera (patent pending)
- An Automatic Pavement Recognition Method Based on Monocular Camera (patent pending)
Project Experience
Algorithm Design of Model-based Motor Control
Jan.2021-Jun.2021
- Graduation Project: Designed mathematical model of the motor by MATLAB, implemented the PID algorithm for precise control, and developed embedded software code to achieve optimal performance
RoboMaster University Championship
Sept.2018-May.2020
- As a member of the electronic control group, completed the control codes of robots
- As a project manager, planned and coordinated the project progress of mechanical, electronic control, and visual algorithm groups
Awards & Certifications
Awards
- National Second-Class Award in RoboMaster University Championship Aug.2019
- Provincial First-Class Award in North Division RoboMaster University Championship Jun.2019
- Social Work Scholarship Jun.2020
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals Sept.2023
- Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn Aug.2023
Professional Skills
- Python, C++, C, LaTex, Linux, Shell, MATLAB, Simulink
- Proficient in algorithm research and application
- Proficient in autonomous driving data workflows, encompassing collection, processing, and annotation
- Experienced in embedded terminal deployment