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Wenyi Zhao
Experienced Technology Leader in Advanced Visualization & Data Analytics
Wenyi Zhao is the Director of Advanced Visualization and Data Analytics for Surgical Robotics at Medtronic. He has held this position from February 2021 until June 2023. In this role, he focused on coaching research and development leads and collaborating with project management office leads to ensure the timely completion of new product development projects.
Zhao has a rich background in technology and innovation, having previously worked at Sarnoff Corporation as a Technical Staff Program Manager from 2000 to 2006. His work there involved research in computer vision, image enhancement, and medical imaging, earning him several technical achievement awards. He is also recognized for his contributions to face recognition technology, having authored a significant survey paper on the subject.
Education
- Tsinghua University: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering (1985-1990)
- University of Virginia: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (1994-1995)
- University of Maryland College Park: PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995-2000)
- China Europe International Business School (CEIBS): Innovation Associate (2011-2012)
Skills and Certifications
Zhao possesses strong skills in system architecture and technical leadership, with various certifications in management and leadership from LinkedIn. He is fluent in both Chinese and English.
His professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing technology in surgical robotics and medical imaging, making significant contributions to the field throughout his career.12
