Ye Shi
Research Scientist | Robotics + Deep Learning + Optimization | PhD @ Purdue
- Role
- Research Preception Scientist at Bright Machines
- Location
- San Mateo, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ye Shi
Ye Shi, Ph.D. A newly minted Doctor of Electrical & Computer Engineering from Purdue University, I specialize in latent-space constrained optimization for deep learning, with additional strengths in generative AI, robotics, and computer vision. My doctoral research introduced a novel framework that embeds hard-to-specify constraints directly into latent representations, advancing the reliability and interpretability of VAEs and other generative models. In parallel with my research, I have spent five years as an Administrative Database Programmer at Purdue, leading full-stack development of secure web applications that automate data intake, analytics, and predictive reporting for universitywide stakeholders. This dual track has given me a rare blend of theoretical insight and production-grade engineering experience. I am now pursuing full-time roles in AI, data science, or robotics where I research into products** — deploy advanced optimization and generative-model techniques to real-world scalable data systems** — design, secure, and tune high-impact databases, APIs, and web cross-functional collaboration** — bridge researchers, engineers, and business teams with clear communication and hands-on prototypes. If your team is looking for a researcher-engineer who can move seamlessly from white-board proof to production rollout, let’s talk.
Experience
Research Preception Scientist
Jul 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
Purdue University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2016 — 2025
Harbin Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
2009 — 2013
Drexel University
Master of Science (M.S.)
2014 — 2016
Skills
- Serial Protocols
- Sas
- Oracle Sql Developer
- Arduino
- Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (Fpga)
- Solidworks
- Pascal
- Microsoft Office
- Sql
- Linux
- Python
- Latex
- Microsoft Excel
- C++
- Autocad
- Machine Learning
- Lua
- Matlab
- Modeling
- Torch
- Image Processing
- Simulations
- Signal Processing
- Sketchup
- Simulink
- Embedded Systems
- C
- Data Analysis
- Plc
- I2c
- Ros
- Statistics
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