Joe Sun

Project Manager @ Geek+

About

Hands-on robotics engineer with strong background in AMR/SLAM systems, ROS integration, and full-cycle warehouse automation deployments across North America Previously worked as a Project Manager at Geek+. Senior Engineer, Head of NA AMR Deployment, Technical Support Engineer, Manager and Trainer for Integrator at ForwardX Robotics Acquired MIT Professional Education Data Science certificate, ML paper published in IEEE conference Expertise in Robotics, AMR, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, ROS Experience in AMR operations in Logistics, Supply Chain and Automotive Manufacturing Main Projects Managed and Deployed: - 16 AMRs at 10000 Sqm warehouse; Suzhou, China - 10 AMRs at 8000 Sqm warehouse; CA, USA - 2 AMRs at CSCMP EDGE trade show; Nashville, USA - 10 AMRs at PROMAT trade show; Chicago, USA - 6 AMRs at LOGIMAT trade show; Stuttgart, USA - 6 AMRs at AUTOMATE trade show; Detroit, USA - 6 AMRs at CEMAT trade show; Sydney Australia Skills: Java, Python, C++, Linux, ROS.

Country

United States

City

San Ramon

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

XML, SLAM, SQL, Networking, Sensors and actuators, LiDAR, IMU, Odometry, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Prolog, Robot Operating System (ROS), Linux, C++, Java, Python (Programming Language), Project Management

Experience

Project Manager

Geek+

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Directed six large-scale automation projects worth $25M+, achieving 100% UAT sign-off and full financial recognition. Delivered all projects on budget and on schedule with no major delays. Led cross-functional teams, providing hands-on technical support for deployment and system integration. Validated system reliability through on-site testing and iterative debugging of sensors and communication modules. Supported design verification and subsystem performance characterization for large-scale deployments.

NA Deployment Lead and Technical Support

ForwardX Robotics

2022-7 - 2023-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

United States

Lead deployment and technical support for all company projects and trade shows in North America and Europe regions. Designed and conducted subsystem test procedures validating performance, sensor calibration, and safety standards. Performed root-cause analysis of AMR core and system faults to ensure stable operation. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to resolve integration issues. Author of company deployment and troubleshooting manual.

Robot Software Engineer

灵动创新(北京)软件技术有限公司

2021-7 - 2022-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

Beijing, China

Developed and integrated ROS-based control nodes for AMR platforms. Developed Python-based diagnostic tools for sensor calibration and performance logging. Conducted testbed experiments to validate new algorithms and evaluate stability. Automated hardware testing routines in Python to accelerate validation workflows.

Head of Computer Science

Hongwen School Qingdao

2018-4 - 2021-6 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Set up GCSE and A-Level Computer Science curriculum and syllabus. Elevated academic outcomes with a 68% A+ attainment rate across all year groups.

ICASE Researcher

The University of Sheffield

2013-9 - 2017-12 · 4 yrs 4 mos

England, United Kingdom

Researched Engine Health Monitoring systems using Compressive Sensing algorithms to optimize data acquisition. efficiency

Software Engineer

CD-adapco

2009-9 - 2010-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

London

Developed and optimized web applications integrated with SQL-based databases. Conducted CFD simulation performance analysis, enhancing system efficiency through tailored software solutions.