AI-powered Project Developer
Technology Innovation Management (TIM) - Carleton University 路 Contract Part-time
Feb 2025 - Present 路 2 mos | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 路 Hybrid
TBD
Joe (Beiqiao) Hu
(He/Him)
Technology Innovation Management Graduate Student
Ex-Product Manager (8+ Yrs SaaS & Mobile) | Top GPTs Creator | Campus Strategist @Perplexity
Carleton University - Technology Innovation Management (TIM)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Seeking a reachable future in uncertainty 馃寧
About Me
Hello! I'm Joe, a passionate explorer, an experienced product management professional, and a curious technologist with a flair for transforming complex tech into seamless solutions.
Passionate Explorer
After a fulfilling career in Beijing, I moved to Canada to pursue further growth, overcoming cultural and language challenges. I'm now pushing boundaries in Technology Innovation Management at Carleton University and exploring how innovations can solve real-world challenges.
Experienced Product Manager
I've had the privilege of contributing to revolutionary products at both Meituan and Smartisan Technology. At Meituan, I led the development of a custom Android OS for over 1M POS stations, optimizing the efficiency of our internal service teams. At Smartisan, I worked on creating an innovative Smartisan OS and contributed to the launch of multiple smartphone models.
Curious Technologist
I leverage AI technologies like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Grok, and Gemini to enhance productivity and solve practical challenges. Since December 2023 (note: original text said 2024, likely typo), I've developed over 21 GPTs, including the IELTS Speaking Simulator. My AI approach focuses on staying involved, collaboration, acknowledging limitations, and practical application. I aim to combine past experience, UX, and AI for impactful pragmatic creations.
Beyond Work
I enjoy exploring new cultures, computer games, anime, reading, cycling, and podcasts. These interests fuel my creativity and problem-solving mindset, reminding me of the importance of fun and balance.
Let's connect to explore synergies in product development and technological innovation!
Experience
Product Manager
Meituan 路 Contract
Apr 2018 - Jul 2024 路 6 yrs 4 mos | Beijing, China 路 On-site
- Led the development of the Android-based custom commercial OS for over 1 million POS Stations, supporting China鈥檚 top restaurant SaaS business. Standardized and optimized the OS, enhancing stability, performance, security, and UX.
- Improved operational efficiency via a remote device health monitoring system and cloud-based configuration management, establishing a data-driven problem-solving framework.
- Directed the IT service tool system for restaurant SaaS hardware. Developed diagnostic tools and backend system, applied for three related patents.
- Achieved ~CAD 280,000 (1.5 million RMB) annual cost saving by reducing on-site service visits.
Product Management
AI Integration
Android OS
SaaS
Cost Optimization
Data-driven Decision Making
Cross-functional Team Leadership
System Design
Hardware Integration
Product Manager
Smartisan Technology Co., Ltd. 路 Contract Full-time
Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 路 1 yr 10 mos | Beijing, China 路 On-site
Transitioned from fan to employee, advancing from intern to PM. Worked on product planning, design, and UX for Smartisan OS and HandShaker.
- Smartisan OS: Managed core apps for the award-winning (Red Dot, Good Design) custom Android OS. Contributed to 5 smartphone launches and OS versions.
- HandShaker: Directed cross-platform Android management software, delivering three major iterations, earning social media praise and a 4.67 Mac App Store rating (at the time).
Product Design
Product Development
User Experience (UX)
Mobile OS
Product Launch
Product Internship
Smartisan Technology Co., Ltd. 路 Internship
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015 路 7 mos | Beijing, China 路 On-site
- Secured internship via a viral Smartisan OS PPT intro I created (retweeted by CEO, 4M+ reads).
- Pitched myself to the CEO in person after years as an engaged fan.
- Contributed to Smartisan OS interaction design, delivering creative concepts and reliable work, leading to a formal job offer.
- Gained hands-on experience in user-focused design.
Problem Solving
Presentation Design
Interaction Design
Communication
Education
Carleton University
Master of Engineering - MEng, Technology Innovation Management
Sep 2024 - Mar 2026 (Expected)
Hangzhou Dianzi University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Design and Manufacture & Automatization
2012 - 2016 | Grade: 82.54% (3.75/5.0)
- Class President
- Elite Graduate
- Received multiple scholarships (First, Second, Third class)
- First Prize, Third Student Statistical Survey Program Design Competition of Zhejiang Province (2014)
- Third Prize, 14th "Challenge Cup" Youth Creation Competition of Zhejiang Province (2014)
Projects
IELTS Speaking Simulator
Nov 2023 - Present
Developed an IELTS Speaking Simulator using prompt engineering with ChatGPT and deployed on Cloudflare. This tool simulates the IELTS speaking exam with dynamic questions and interactive conversations to help users practice speaking skills, aiming to enhance fluency, coherence, and confidence.
Prompt Engineering
ChatGPT
Cloudflare
Web Development
AI Tools
Volunteering
Campus Strategist - Carleton University
Perplexity
Nov 2024 - Present 路 5 mos | Science and Technology
Secured a 1-year free Perplexity Pro subscription (USD $200 value) for all Carleton students, making it the second Canadian university with this benefit. Coordinated with Perplexity.ai, university administration, and the TIM community to achieve 500+ sign-ups.
AI Adoption Advocacy
Campaign Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Communications
Skills
Product Management
Product Development
Product Design
User Experience (UX)
SaaS
Mobile OS (Android Customization)
AI Integration
Prompt Engineering
ChatGPT & LLMs
Data-driven Decision Making
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Problem Solving
Presentation Design
Communication
Cloudflare
GitHub
Digital Transformation
Business Analysis
Customer-Centric Solutions
Patents
Data Transmission Method, Device, Storage Medium, Electronic Equipment, and System
CN 115618373 A 路 Issued Jan 17, 2023
Addresses data transmission using barcode scanners, ensuring data integrity and accuracy via dual channels for transmission and storage.
Method, Device, Electronic Equipment, and Computer-readable Medium for Modifying IP Addresses
CN 112187964 A 路 Issued Jan 5, 2021
Relates to modifying IP addresses to quickly resolve communication issues between terminal and target devices, saving labor costs.
Graphical User Interface Display Screen with Barcode Scanner Detection
CN 306118629 S 路 Issued Oct 23, 2020
Design patent for a GUI display screen interacting with barcode scanners, displaying status and scan results.