Backend & DataOps engineer building and operating cloud-native services, with a focus on applying AI to solve practical problems. Specialized in AI model integration, REST APIs, MongoDB, Kafka, and reliable service operations.
Whoami
I build reliable cloud-native backend systems that connect perception data, AI/ML integration, and production DataOps for autonomous driving.
System Snapshot
A compact view of the way I work: service-minded, cloud-native, and focused on applying AI where it creates practical value.
$ whoami
> Tiyao Li
$ cat focus.txt
> cloud-native services
> backend engineering + data operations
> practical AI integration
$ cat stack.txt
> python, fastapi, mongodb, kafka
> docker, kubernetes, azure, ci/cd
> pytorch integration, service operations
$ echo $STATUS
> building reliable services with AI in the loop
The Journey
A progression from sensor data recording into cloud-native services for AI-assisted auto-labeling.
Bosch - Cloud-native Auto-labeling Services & Data Operations
Building and operating a cloud-native auto-labeling platform for perception data, supporting use cases such as Near Field Model, Occupancy, and Blockage.
Bosch - Sensor Data Recording & Measurement Automation
Worked on measurement technology and sensor data recording for ADAS truck radar projects, supporting Daimler and Volvo truck platforms.
Technical Stack
Grouped by how I use these tools across backend services, data flows, cloud delivery, AI integration, and measurement work.
Backend
Python
FastAPI
Data & Messaging
MongoDB
Kafka
Cloud & DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
Azure
Azure DevOps
Git
AI Integration & Workflow
PyTorch
GitHub Copilot
Codex
OpenCode
Claude Code
Measurement
Vector CANape
Academic Foundation
A foundation in electrical engineering, information technology, and international engineering study.
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Master's Thesis
Deep learning for 3D MRI image quality assessment, comparing SVM-based methods with a fully convolutional neural network implemented with Keras and TensorFlow.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Bachelor's Thesis
Power electronics and control systems, including MATLAB/Simulink simulation, harmonic analysis, PID controller configuration, and control strategy optimization.
Exchange Semester
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
International Experience
Completed an exchange semester in Hong Kong, broadening academic perspective through an international engineering environment.
In professional work, I use GitHub Copilot as the approved AI coding assistant to support code understanding, implementation, refactoring, and day-to-day development within company policy.
Outside of work, I experiment with AI coding tools for personal projects and everyday problem solving. I treat them as practical thinking partners while keeping architecture, reliability, privacy, and data quality under human control.
"Meta-note: This portfolio site was created through a human-AI collaboration between Tiyao Li, Google Stitch, and Codex."
Connect
Especially interested in backend engineering, DataOps, cloud-native services, AI integration, service operations, and production data workflows.