Dr Xiaoyuan (Goodman) Gu

Das Foto zeigt Alumnus Goodman Gu.

Degree programme: Computer Science (PhD studies)

Graduation year: 2008 (no degree)

Employer: Adobe

Position: Director of AI/ML

What‘s your nicest memory of Braunschweig and do you have a favorite place?

Walk along the river Oker, Altstadtmarkt, and the Botanische Garten of the TU.

 

Reasons why the TU Braunschweig is a great place to study:

TU Braunschweig offers some of the best working conditions for PhD students, and the freedom to pursue their passions.

 

Describe the time of your studies in 3 words:

  • fullfilling
  • challenging
  • fun

Which contents of your studies can you still use in your career today?

Some of the software engineering and distributed systems foundations are key to my current career.

 

Are you still in touch with former fellow students? Do you see each other and if so, how often?

Yes, occasionally.

 

What advice would you give current students for their personal career planning?

  1. Follow your heart and passion.
  2. Have a key storyline to tell.
  3. Keep being focussed and commited.

In one sentence - In the future I wish the TU Braunschweig:

Put more efforts into bringing awarenesses of such a great university internationally, and get the ranking up - come on...

My Braunschweig alma mater and its students are welcome to contact me for:

  • Guest talks on artificial intelligence

  • Information about my professional field and tasks

  • Sharing experience in connection with application processes and career start

  • Role as TU Braunschweig "ambassador"

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