Aaron Chang

AI Data Collection | Full-Stack Software Developer

San Francisco, California, United States

About

AI Data Collection Specialist with a background in robotics support, autonomous systems, and full-stack development. Experienced in high-quality data capture, hardware testing, and operational feedback loops that help machines learn from physical interaction. Passionate about robotics, embodied AI, and contributing to systems that bridge the gap between data and real-world intelligence. Comfortable working in fast-paced interdisciplinary teams where accuracy, consistency, and adaptability are critical. Rooted in IT and networking, a foundation reflected in everything from troubleshooting complex systems to running a personal Proxmox hypervisor cluster out of a genuine curiosity for how things work end to end.

Experience

  • Sunday (1 yr 6 mos)
    • Memory Developer
      Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Data Collection Specialist
      Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 · 3 mos

      • Collect structured video training data using specialized hardware to support embodied AI model development • Working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data used in training models

  • Freelance Photographer at Freelance
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

  • Software Developer at Forma Health
    Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 · 8 mos

    • Developed a climate data API: Designed and built a specialized API to track and integrate real-time climate data, enabling healthcare professionals to correlate environmental factors with patient health patterns and symptoms. • API performance optimization: Enhanced API performance to handle large datasets and deliver real-time updates, ensuring high availability and reliability for critical patient monitoring systems. • Cross-system integration: Finalizing code to establish a seamless connection between climate data and Forma Health’s symptom-tracking system, empowering patients and physicians to make informed decisions based on real-time, context-rich data.

  • Professional development at Career Break
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Full Stack Developer - Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, React, CSS, PostgreSQL • Amazon Web Services (S3, EBS, ECS, EC2) Practitioner Courses • E-Learning for IBM Cybersecurity Professional • Make-A-Wish Foundation - Volunteer • Project Open Hand Volunteer

  • Vehicle Software Operator at Zoox
    2023 - 2024 · 1 yr

    • Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software issues in Level 3 autonomous vehicles, making certain that they are road-ready • Test new Public Release Candidate software and ensure vehicle operates according to road laws and safety guidelines • Validate geofence updates and collect behavioral data in dynamic situations - report any inconsistencies to development team • Analyze real-time perception via on-board computer system and communicate to vehicle operator about real-world reactions that influence autonomous vehicle behavior