Liu Peng
Senior Software Engineer
Mobile Development • Embedded Systems • Full-Stack Development
About Me
Hi, I'm Liu Peng, a senior software engineer with over 10 years of experience in mobile development, embedded systems, and full-stack applications. I specialize in creating innovative solutions that bridge hardware and software, with expertise in Android development, SDK development, multimedia streaming, and mapping technologies.
Throughout my career, I've worked on diverse projects from consumer mobile apps to enterprise IoT solutions. I have a strong focus on quality and performance, believing in writing clean, maintainable code and creating exceptional user experiences. When I'm not coding, I enjoy contributing to open source projects and sharing knowledge with the developer community.
Professional Experience
Senior Software Engineer, Maps SDK
Mapbox • Helsinki, Finland • Sep 2019 - Present
- Building Mapbox Maps SDK for Android, developing interactive and thoroughly customizable maps powered by vector tiles and OpenGL
- Working on Mobile SDK V10, contributing to the core mapping technology used by millions of developers worldwide
- Developing native Android mapping solutions with advanced customization capabilities
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance mapping solutions
Software Engineer
Tuxera • Helsinki, Finland • Jun 2013 - Aug 2019
- AllConnect Project - Developed Android/iOS multimedia streaming app that won CES 2017 Innovation Award Honoree
- AllConnect SDK - Created Android/iOS multimedia streaming SDK for third-party integration
- DMS Project - Improved open source DLNA media server implementation in C
- Android Filesystem Research - Conducted comprehensive benchmarking of ext4 and f2fs filesystems on Android
- Filesystem Benchmark App - Developed Android application for benchmarking internal and external memory
- Product Demo Projects - Built filesystem fragmentation demo using Python backend, React frontend, and Docker microservices
- Distributed Filesystem Demo - Created failover demo using Node.js backend REST APIs and React frontend
Thesis Worker
Tuxera • Helsinki, Finland • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
- Master's thesis: "Developing a Solution for Multimedia Home Networking" at Aalto University
- Researched DLNA architecture and Digital Media Server solutions
- Developed universal Android solution for multimedia home networking
- Collaborated with Tuxera team while completing thesis over two-year period
Technical Skills & Expertise
📱 Mobile Development
- Android Development (Java, Kotlin)
- Kotlin Multiplatform
- Flutter
- Mobile Testing & Debugging
- Maps SDK Development
💻 Embedded Systems
- C/C++ Programming
- DLNA & Multimedia Networking
- IoT Device Development
- Hardware-Software Integration
🌐 Web & Backend
- Node.js & Express.js
- Python (Flask)
- React Frontend Development
- RESTful APIs & Microservices
- Docker & Containerization
- Cloud Services & DevOps
Education & Certifications
Master of Science in Communications Engineering - Networking Technology
Aalto University • 2011 - 2015 • Grade: 4.04/5 • Completed with Distinction
Thesis: "Developing a Solution for Multimedia Home Networking" - Focused on DLNA architecture, Digital Media Server solutions, and developing universal Android solution for multimedia home networking. Completed while working full-time at Tuxera. View Thesis
Activities: Product Development Project (PDP), CSSA-Espoo (Chinese Students and Scholars Association), Aalto University Mentoring Program
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Information Engineering
Xiangtan University • 2007 - 2011 • Grade: 3.51/4
Foundation in electronic engineering, information systems, and telecommunications with focus on software development and hardware integration.
Achievements: First-class scholarship (twice), Third-class scholarship, Winner of 2011 national NI virtual instrument contest
Activities: 2011 national NI virtual instrument contest, Volunteer for computer maintenance and repairing, Website Design Competition
Honors & Awards
🏆 Winner - Nokia Smart City Challenge at IoThon 2019
Department of Communications and Networking (COMNET), School of Electrical Engineering, Aalto University • May 2019
Won the Nokia smart city 5G IoT challenge at IoThon 2019, demonstrating expertise in smart city solutions and 5G IoT technologies.
🏆 CES Innovation Award Honoree
Consumer Technology Association (CTA) • February 2017
The AllConnect application was selected as the 2017 Innovation Award Honoree in software and mobile apps section. The CES Innovation Awards honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products.
🏆 National NI Virtual Instrument Contest Winner
National Instruments • 2011
Led team to win the 2011 national NI virtual instrument contest for Xiangtan University with the WCDMA simulation and teaching system project.
🎓 Academic Excellence Awards
Xiangtan University • 2007-2011
First-class scholarship (twice), Third-class scholarship for outstanding academic performance in Electronic and Information Engineering.
Interests & Activities
Open Source Contribution
Active contributor to open source projects, especially in mobile and IoT domains.
Table Tennis
Playing competitively in Finland SPTL division games.
Photography
Capturing moments and exploring creative expression through digital art.
Continuous Learning
Attending conferences, workshops, and online courses to stay current with technology trends.
Mentoring
Helping junior developers grow their skills and navigate their careers in tech.