Lijun Z.

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Director, Computer Vision at Walmart Global Tech

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Lijun is the Director of Computer Vision at Walmart Global Tech, where he leads teams developing innovative in-club retail technologies for Sams Club. With a Ph. D. from Georgia Institute of Technology, he specializes in machine learning and AI-powered automation to create frictionless shopping experiences and improve store operations.

As an alumnus of Georgia Tech and a former Adjunct Professor at UT Dallas, Lijun has strong connections to academia. He has taught courses on business analytics and information systems, demonstrating a passion for mentoring and education outside of his corporate roles.

He is a key leader behind Sams Clubs "Just Go" technology, which uses a whole-store camera system to allow for a frictionless, checkout-free shopping experience.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Topics They Care About

Frictionless Retail
He leads the development of "Just Go" exit technology and other AI systems to create seamless, automated checkout experiences for Sam's Club members.
In-Store Automation
His teams deploy computer vision on autonomous floor scrubbers and camera systems to automate inventory management and other club operations.
AI at the Edge
His background at Texas Instruments includes designing efficient neural networks and optimizing machine learning performance for embedded hardware.

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Work History

Director, Computer Vision at Walmart Global Tech
Senior Manager, AI, Data Science and Engineering at Walmart Global Tech
Adjunct Professor at Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas
Algorithm Team Lead, Machine Learning Lab at Texas Instruments
System Engineer, Machine Learning Lab at Texas Instruments

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS from Georgia Institute of Technology

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Exp : N/A Location : Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Computer Vision at Walmart Global Tech
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