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PERSONAL BIO

Daniel is the visionary founder and CEO of Bellwether Industries in the United Kingdom and Bellwether Advanced Mobility Solutions in Taiwan. As CEO, he oversees the strategic direction, R&D initiatives, and organizational development of both companies. His leadership drives innovation and helps shape the future of urban transportation, consistently staying ahead of emerging technological trends. Daniel’s commitment to fostering a culture of creativity and progress has earned him international recognition, including features in Global Thought Leaders and 50 MENA Leaders in 2022. He continues to be a transformative force, redefining the landscape of advanced mobility on a global scale.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

【Work Experience】

Founder & CEO, Bellwether Advanced Mobility Solutions, Taiwan (2018 - present)

【Achievement】

Global Thought Leaders and 50 MENA Leaders, TBD Media Group, UK (2022)
Lexus Design Award, Lexus, Italy (2015)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master in Intelligent Mobility, Royal College of Art, UK
Bachelor in Industrial Design, Tatung University, Taiwan

Job Positions

Brief Introduction of the Department

【R&D Department】

BAMS’ R&D department drives innovation in intelligent mobility with a team of experts in aerospace, mechanical engineering and industrial design. We explore cutting-edge advancements, aiming to revolutionise the future of urban air mobility. Our key focus is on creating intelligent mobility solutions that seamlessly blend aesthetics with efficiency, making future transportation more efficient and more sustainable evolving the ecosystem of the intelligent mobility.

Department Staff Number

- 5-10 people

Internship Job Description

As an intern in the Research and Development (R&D) team, you will play an important role in advancing next-generation electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technologies. Your responsibilities will include supporting research coordination, conducting data analysis, and contributing to the design and implementation of flight control systems and ground station interfaces. You will also assist in developing three-dimensional (3D) flight infrastructure software, with a focus on core functions such as flight planning and traffic management within the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) domain.

Working closely with our engineering team, you will gain hands-on experience in modelling, simulation, and verification using MATLAB and Simulink software, as well as in embedded control system integration and performance optimization. Every contribution you make will help drive innovation in intelligent mobility and shape the future of aerial transportation.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or current student) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Coursework or project experience in control system design, dynamic simulation, embedded systems, or mechatronics integration.
- Proficiency in MATLAB / Simulink for control simulation and performance analysis.
- Experience in embedded control development or hardware prototyping is a plus.
- Basic understanding of hardware integration, circuit operation, and sensor-actuator applications.
- Familiarity with UI / HMI development or related design experience is preferred.
- Drone operation license or flight experience is a strong plus.
- Passionate about UAV or eVTOL technology, with a proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English.
- Team-oriented, eager to optimize processes and solve problems collaboratively

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 30+
- Salary/Financial Support not provided
- Additional Benefits:

Transportation contribution provided (Tainan ~ Shalun)
Accommodation provided

Students may be offered the opportunity to continue as interns for up to six additional months after completing the NTU International Mentorship Program, at the discretion of the host organization.

Brief Introduction of the Department

【R&D Department】

BAMS’ R&D department drives innovation in intelligent mobility with a team of experts in aerospace, mechanical engineering and industrial design. We explore cutting-edge advancements, aiming to revolutionise the future of urban air mobility. Our key focus is on creating intelligent mobility solutions that seamlessly blend aesthetics with efficiency, making future transportation more efficient and more sustainable evolving the ecosystem of the intelligent mobility.

Department Staff Number

- 5-10 people

Internship Job Description

BAMs is looking for a passionate and motivated Software Engineering Intern to join R&D team in developing next-generation technologies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) systems. In this role, you will contribute to designing and building scalable, high-performance infrastructure that powers intelligent flight control, data analytics, and mission simulation capabilities. At Bellwether Advanced Mobility Solutions (BAMS), you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop backend services, integrate third-party systems, and support real-time communication protocols. Your work will involve building RESTful application programming interfaces (APIs), creating automated testing frameworks, optimizing data queries and task pipelines, and writing clean, maintainable code aligned with modern software development practices. Every effort and contribution you make will help drive innovation within the company and shape the future of intelligent mobility.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Currently enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern backend frameworks such as FastAPI.
- Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
- Working knowledge of containerization technologies, especially Docker.
- Familiarity with testing practices using PyTest and version control with Git.
- Basic understanding of asynchronous and event-driven programming concepts.
- Experience deploying applications on cloud services and managing Linux server environments.
- Knowledge of geospatial tools such as OSMnx, Shapely, and pgRouting.
- Experience with MAVLink, drone communication protocols, or Internet of Things (IoT) systems.
- Understanding of DevOps workflows and principles.
- Exposure to frontend development or mobile integration is an advantage but not required.
- Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow is a significant plus.
- Clear and proactive communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details to team members and stakeholders.
- Strong sense of ownership, autonomy, and accountability.
- Excellent communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to work within a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt, and iterate on complex real-world problems.

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 30+
- Salary/Financial Support not provided
- Additional Benefits:

Transportation contribution provided (Tainan ~ Shalun)
Accommodation provided

Students may be offered the opportunity to continue as interns for up to six additional months after completing the NTU International Mentorship Program, at the discretion of the host organization.

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