SUMMARY

I’m an engineer,entrepreneur and product leader with over a decade of experience in robotics, IoT, and SaaS. My journey has taken me from founding startups in the U.S. and China to leading cross-functional teams that bring innovative solutions to market. At OmniEdge and my EdgeComputing IoT startup, I’ve built and scaled products that integrate physical devices with cloud-based AI, achieving significant growth and market impact. My passion lies in transforming complex technical challenges into market-ready solutions, and I thrive on collaborating with diverse teams to make that happen.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OmniEdge Inc, Austin, US, September 2021 to now, FOUNDER & CEO, CPO

Strategic Innovation & Global Consulting:

• Led consulting projects focused on improving robotic processes for top-tier automotive suppliers in the U.S., Mexico, and China, boosting equipment stability and yield rates. Helped clients save tens of millions of dollars.
• Spearheaded the development of DeepFashion.us, an AI-driven platform enabling designers to train personalized creative models—positioning OmniEdge as a pioneer in merging AI with creative design.
• Conceptualized and launched a next-generation SaaS solution that replaces traditional VPN infrastructures with peer-to-peer mesh VPN technology.

Leadership & Team Building:

• Built and led a diverse, multi-national team drawn from organizations such as AMD, Alibaba, and others across Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Macao, Germany, the US, and China.
• Successfully managed cross-functional teams in a remote setting, ensuring agile collaboration among product, engineering, and business development units.

Product Development & Growth:

• Oversaw end-to-end product design and market strategy, including the development of multi-platform applications (Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Docker, Synology, OpenWrt, Github Actions) running on AWS.
• Drove business development via social media channels (LinkedIn and Twitter), growing the user base to 6,000+ from 26 countries, with significant traction in the paid segment.
• Contributed hands-on technical expertise by programming critical components—Github Actions, OpenWrt, Docker applications, front-end interfaces, and comprehensive documentation systems.

JIEQI EdgeComputing, Co, LTD, Hangzhou, China, September 2018 to February 2021, FOUNDER & CEO

Market-Driven Innovation:

• Founded and scaled a SaaS-based solution enabling machine vendors (PLC, robotics, industrial vision systems) to connect and service equipment remotely via a WireGuard-based VPN network.
• Led the design and deployment of an integrated IoT hardware and software solution on AWS, including native apps (iOS, Windows, Android).

Team & Stakeholder Leadership:

• Assembled a robust, multi-national team with talent from the UK, Germany, the US, and China—including top-tier recruits from University of Oxford and Cambridge.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams remotely, ensuring seamless product development and operational execution.

Fundraising & Business Development:

• Secured investments from private funds and venture capital, underscoring confidence in strategic market potential. Cultivated multinational business opportunities, engaging with key customers such as Frimo GmbH, Staubli Group, Adient, and Group Antolin.

Frimo (Germany) GmbH, December 2012 to September 2018, ROBOT PROGRAMER

Global Operations & Coordination:

• Provided comprehensive customer support and technical solutions on a global scale, coordinating efforts across Asia, headquarters, and international clients.
• Played a key role in deploying automotive automation systems by integrating robotics with PLC technology, precision RL algorithms, and vision-based AI systems.

Frimo (Shanghai), April 2010 to May 2012, AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Project Leadership & Execution:

• Directed the complete lifecycle of industrial robotics automation projects, from initial concept through deployment and post-launch analysis.
• Conducted in-depth feasibility studies, virtual simulations, and offline programming to meet pre-market requirements.
• Delivered on-site customer support and ensured successful deployment and integration of advanced automation systems.
• Independently developed technical localization solutions.

Staubli Hangzhou, Hangzhou, China, April 2006 to March 2010 , ROBOTICS TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Core Technical Contributions:

• Integral member of the early robotics division, responsible for post-sale service, troubleshooting, and repair across China and other key Asia-Pacific markets.
• Provided both pre-sales and technical support, including requirements refinement, feasibility studies, and detailed technical training for integrators.
• Designed and developed China’s first no-code industrial robotics laser cutting system, demonstrating early leadership in robotics innovation.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Product Launch & Growth: I’ve successfully launched and scaled two startups with 6 projects in the IoT, AI and SaaS sectors, achieving significant user growth and market penetration.
• GTM Strategy: My go-to-market strategies have driven a 25% increase in market share for OmniEdge, a 40% revenue increase for my EdgeComputing IoT startup, sucessfully exit two projects.
• Team Leadership: I’ve built and managed international, cross-functional teams of up to 20+ members, delivering complex products on time and within budget.
• Industry Recognition: I was nominated for the 2019 Golden Pin Design Award and secured second place in the Artificial Intelligence Town Incubation Camp. I’ve also participated in the NVIDIA Inception and AWS Accelerator programs.

SKILLS

• Go-to-Market Strategy: I excel at customer discovery, market analysis, pricing, and sales enablement for physical AI and IoT products.
• Product Development: I’m skilled at transforming technical requirements into market-ready solutions, especially in AI, robotics, and cloud integration.
• Interdisciplinary Integration: I bring together mechanical, electrical, hardware, and software knowledge to develop cohesive systems.
• Cloud-Based AI Services: I have experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, using them to enhance my past applications.
• Team Management: I’ve led remote, cross-functional teams across multiple countries and time zones, ensuring collaboration and success.
• Technical Proficiency: My expertise includes robotics, IoT, SaaS, edge computing, AI integration, and automation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Design and its Automation, 2002-2006

• Henan University of Science & Technology, China

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language:

• Chinese (Native language)
• English (Full Professional Proficiency in oral and writing)
• Spanish (Beginner)

Global Experience: I’ve worked in Asia, Europe, and the United States, giving me a deep understanding of international markets and cross-cultural collaboration.

Exits & Notable Ventures:

• JIEQI (AI+IoT): Successfully exited a startup that revolutionized industrial connectivity, integrating AI-enhanced IoT solutions for machine vendors.
• DeepFashion.us(AIGC): Achieved a successful exit with an AI-driven creative platform that empowered designers through personalized generative models.
• OmniEdgeio (OSS): Completed a strategic exit from an open-source SaaS platform designed to replace traditional VPN infrastructures with advanced mesh networking.

Publications & Speeches

• “White Paper on Supply Chain Innovation and Application Based on Industrial Internet” (Editorial Board Member)[Link]
• How to Build Fashion AI SaaS From Scratch: Learn the step-by-step process to create a cutting-edge Fashion AI SaaS platform.Amazon Link
• Building Your Enterprise Peer-to-Peer VPN SaaS from Scratch:A comprehensive guide based on open source OmniEdge implementations.Amazon Link
• Industrial Robots Empowered by Internet Technologies: How to Increase Core Added Value, 2018 Beijing, China, Tsinghua University [Link]
• Omniedge: Bring Intranet on the Internet,2022 Milan, Italy, Bocconi University [Link]
• Leveraging the Power of Modular Design for Enhanced Manufacturing Efficiency [Link]
• AI is facilitating the growth and development of the next generation of designers，2024,Beijing，China Fashion Summit [Link]

Projects

• DeepFashion.us:Pioneered an AI-driven creative platform that empowers artists to design using personalized AI models—a breakthrough in creative technology.
• High Voltage Security IIoT System:Developed an end-to-end system integrating CT-powered sensors, industrial routers, SaaS, and mobile applications tailored for high voltage electricity transmission.
• OmniEdge Platform:Launched a next-generation mesh VPN-based private network, now serving over 7,000 users worldwide.
• Industrial IoT System with AI:Engineered advanced IIoT tools (combining industrial routers, SaaS platforms, and AI) to boost manufacturing efficiency, serving globally recognized companies such as Staubli, Frimo, Adient, Yaskawa, Fanuc, and ABB.
• Robotics Deployments for Global Auto Industry:Delivered automation solutions for leading automobile manufacturers including BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, Ford, and Hyundai.
• Innovative Industrial Solutions:Developed robotics systems for semiconductor wafer handling and auto-tracking painting, and executed the first global rollout of a no-code robotics laser cutting system (VAL LASER).

Non-Profit Projects

• roboticsfaq.com Non-profit robotics community 2012.06 — 2016.06
• xulung.com Non-profit engineer training mooc 2015.11 – 2017.06，