Liu Chee Wei (Jacky) — Resume | R&D Software Lead Engineer

Summary

Software architect and lead engineer with 13+ years across automotive test automation, semiconductor equipment, and entrepreneurship. At Keysight Technologies, led the architecture of PTEM on OpenTAP for global EV/ADAS programs and co-invented two US-patented LiDAR simulation systems. Combines deep technical expertise in C#, C++, and Python with Agile leadership and a systems-first approach to building purposeful tooling. Applies AI purposefully — identifying where it creates real leverage, designing the interaction, and shipping working tools around it.

Experience

R&D Software Lead Engineer Oct 2019 – Present

Keysight Technologies Malaysia, Penang

Lead a team of 10 engineers on PTEM architecture and development, built on OpenTAP for global EV/ADAS test automation programs
Serve as Scrum Master; established the SQ release process across global automotive programs
Main developer on the LiDAR Target Simulator project; co-invented 2 US patents within 2 years as part of a 4-engineer team; productized as Keysight E8717A

Motion Control & Software Dev Senior Engineer Apr 2016 – Sep 2019

WAFTECH, Penang

Built next-gen machine control software using C# and WPF
Implemented SECS/GEM integration for semiconductor equipment communication
Led on-site deployments and mentored junior engineers

Co-Founder Apr 2011 – Mar 2016

Makerzone Sdn Bhd, Penang

Founded a 3D printing service business from the ground up
Built and managed the company marketing website
Handled end-to-end customer projects from design to delivery

Machine Automation Software Engineer Oct 2014 – Apr 2015

WAFTECH, Penang

Developed motion control and wafer handling software in C# and WPF

R&D System Engineer Jun 2011 – Oct 2014

Keysight Technologies Malaysia, Penang

Developed automotive test systems using C++
Supported TS-5000 hardware handler library

Patents

US20220260714A1

Automated LiDAR Target Simulation Scanning Systems & Methods

US20230132855A1

Automated LiDAR Target Simulation Scanning Systems and Methods

Skills

Languages	C#, WPF, C++, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell
Frameworks	OpenTAP, PTEM, .NET, Git, Cloudflare Workers, Claude API
Domain	EV/ADAS, LiDAR, HIL Testing, SECS/GEM, Automotive SPICE, EV Manufacturing
Leadership	Scrum Master, Software Architecture, Agile, Test Automation
AI & Dev Tools	Claude API, Prompt Engineering, AI Agent Design, REST APIs, Cloudflare Workers

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Electrical & Electronic Engineering 2007 – 2011

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia

Certifications

Agile SCRUM for Practitioners Feb 2026

DreamCatcher Consulting

Practical AI with Machine and Deep Learning Mar 2021

DreamCatcher Consulting