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I'm Sidi.

A seasoned iOS developer with experience in Web development, passionately curious about AR and AI technologies. As a graduate student in Artificial Intelligence, I am dedicated to integrating advanced technology with innovative thinking.
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About Me

A seasoned iOS developer well-versed in web front-end, with a passion for AR and AI technologies. Currently pursuing a Master's in Artificial Intelligence, I am focused on blending technical expertise with innovative thinking, aspiring to leverage my substantial development experience and enthusiasm in the field of AI.

  • Location:China, Shenzhen
  • Age:31
  • Nationality:China
  • Interests:Video games, Traveling, Food
  • Study:Illinois Institute of Technology/Master of Artificial Intelligence/Graduated in 2024
  • Employment:NetDragon Websoft Inc, Breo Technology, etc.

Education

Master of Artificial Intelligence

Illinois Institute of TechnologySpring 2024

GPA: 3.81 / 4.0

During my Master's in Artificial Intelligence, I delved into the core disciplines of AI, including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, and the principles of databases. This academic journey has not only armed me with cutting-edge knowledge in AI technologies but also honed my ability to apply theoretical concepts in practical scenarios.

Bachelor of Physics

South China Normal UniversityJuly 2015

I specialized in Physics during my university studies, delving deeply into quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and linear algebra. I also expanded my academic horizon with courses in education and educational psychology, aiming to integrate core scientific principles with effective teaching methodologies.

Work

Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer of SuperZai Project

Beijing Jiegou Future Technology Co., Ltd.January 2024 - Present

- Work Content -

1. In charge of technology selection and architecture design for all AI capabilities (including TTS, LLM, text2img, etc.) in the Super Baby project.

2. Responsible for the engineering implementation of all AI capabilities.

3. Manage different AI capabilities as microservice modules using Docker images.

4. Select appropriate services on Alibaba Cloud and AWS to deploy our AI inference services, and optimize them according to the characteristics of different platforms.

5. Train different models based on business requirements.

6. Review the rationality of front-end and back-end designs and participate in some of the design/development work.


- Work Achievements -

1. With the team's efforts, the project's MVP version was completed and launched within about 1 month, and after operating for a month, it gained tens of thousands of users and received investment from iFLYTEK.

2. Completed the process of a project from 0 to 1.

AI Application Engineer

Shenzhen Aiqifu Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd.March 2024 - Present

- Work Content -

1. Responsible for formulating AI implementation plans for enterprises based on business requirements.

2. Responsible for developing AI tools to improve efficiency within the company, including information flow generation workflows and online course generation workflows.

3. Build the company's internal customer service chatbot.


- Work Achievements -

1. Using the constructed information flow generation workflow, generated more than 200 scripts for information flow, totaling over 50,000 characters.

2. Using the online course generation workflow, generated content for nearly 30 10-minute lessons, totaling over 60,000 characters.

3. Through the company's internal automation tools, greatly improved the work efficiency of directors and editors.

Senior Software Engineer

NetDragon Websoft Holdings LimitedApril 2020 - February 2023

- Work Content -

1. Utilize front-end technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Node.js, collaborate with product managers and UX to develop and maintain high-performance Web applications.

2. Responsible for front-end performance optimization, improve data processing efficiency with technology stacks like GraphQL.

3. Develop iOS/Mac platform applications using Swift and Objective-C, and work with QA to optimize App performance.


- Work Achievements -

1. Made significant contributions to the mobile Edmodo project, assisting the team in growing the application from its initial phase to 4 million daily active users.

2. In the Polling project, I participated in the design and implementation of a voting system from scratch, which allows teachers to quickly initiate polls and view results in real time, effectively enhancing classroom interaction.

3. In the NGLD project, developed a drawing whiteboard capable of collaborating with hardware, implemented functionalities through fabric.js, successfully ported this module to other projects to improve resource utilization, thereby doubling the whiteboard drawing performance.

Senior iOS Engineer

Miaodou Tech Ltd., GuangzhouAugust 2019 - March 2020

- Work Content -

1. Led the iOS underlying security enhancement project, designed and implemented code protection mechanisms to fortify the application against reverse engineering attacks.

2. Responsible for the optimization and review-oriented tasks of iOS applications, ensuring efficient passage through the App Store review process.

3. Developed and maintained SDKs as well as core native components, improving application performance and user experience.


- Work Achievements -

1. Created and promoted a standard process for submitting iOS applications for review, significantly improving review pass rates and submission efficiency.

2. Developed specialized tools to automate the preparation work before review, simplifying the review process and alleviating the workload of the development team.

Senior iOS Engineer

QiMeng Education Technology Ltd., BeijingJanuary 2018 - June 2019

- Work Content -

1. Iterated iOS application versions based on the product manager's requirements, implementing the development of key new features.

2. Integrated Cocos2dx module through Cocoapods, responsible for the access and maintenance of this game engine module, ensuring its stability and performance within the application.

3. Participated in the design and development of Cocos mini-games, enhancing user interaction and application fun through gamification.


- Work Achievements -

1. Played a key role in team collaboration, successfully integrated the cocos2dx module, enhancing the application's functionality and competitiveness.

2. Through efficient collaboration and continuous technical contributions, helped the application to steadily maintain a top 5 ranking in the education sector best-selling list, showcasing the team's overall strength and high-quality product.

iOS Engineer

Breo Technology Co., Ltd., ShenzhenApril 2016 - January 2018

- Work Content -

1. Independently developed the 'iHeart' application, utilizing camera technology for heart rate detection, providing a stable feature in the company's product line.

2. Responsible for the iOS development of smart wearable projects, involving the use of iOS Bluetooth module for communication with smart devices, accumulating experience in Bluetooth communication development.

3. Maintained and upgraded existing iOS applications, ensuring continuous optimization of product performance and user experience.

4. Independently completed the development of the company's WeChat Mini Program, from conceptual design to product launch, fully mastering the development and operation process of WeChat Mini Programs.


- Work Achievements -

1. Independently completed the development and listing of the App.

2. Independently completed the development and launch of the WeChat Mini Program.

3. Helped the company solve numerous technical challenges.

Skills

Mobile development
Swift
Objective-C
SwiftUI
Frontend development
React
TypeScript
Next.JS
Artificial Intelligence
Python
PyTorch
LangChain
AIGC
Prompt Engineering
Stable Diffusion/Midjourney
ChatGPT
XR Development
ARKit
Unity
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Cantonese
English
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作为李思迪的前上司,我时常觉得以这个薪资招到他实在太值了。他在iOS开发方面的专业知识已经非常扎实,并且他对AI和web前端技术的持续学习显示了他对技术的热情和适应能力。思迪不仅自发学习新技术,而且经常在团队中积极推动技术革新,并乐于分享知识,激发团队成长。他为工作带来的价值远超他的薪资,我坚信他会为任何团队带来连续的动力和成功。

-- 王聪

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作为思迪的前同事,我很高兴与他在多个iOS项目上合作。思迪不仅具有深厚的专业技能,而且他对新技术的适应能力和学习速度令人印象深刻。他的代码写作既严谨又高效,能够在保证质量的同时加快开发进程。更难能可贵的是,思迪拥有卓越的团队合作精神,他的沟通能力和对项目的承诺,极大地提升了团队的整体表现。无论是在面对复杂问题时的冷静思考,还是在项目要求严格限时完成时的出色表现,思迪都证明了自己是一名值得信赖的iOS开发者。我毫不犹豫地推荐思迪,相信他将为任何团队带来宝贵的贡献。

-- 陈浩然

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Working with Sidi Li was a seamless and enjoyable experience, despite the miles between us—he in China, and I in the U.S. We never met face-to-face, yet his contributions to our web project felt as close and personal as any in-office collaboration. Sidi's deep knowledge in iOS, coupled with his proactive pursuit of AI and front-end development skills, truly sets him apart. His passion for technology is matched by his willingness to share insights, making our remote teamwork a resounding success.

-- Jordan Smith

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