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Victor CHENG

PERSONAL BIO WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES Job Positions

程閎廉 Victor CHENG

JOB TITLE

Manager of Port Replicator Research & Development/ Software Research & Development

DEPARTMENT

USI/Port Replicator Research & Development/ Software Research & Development

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

Mandarin
English

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PERSONAL BIO

Victor Cheng is the Manager of Port Replicator Research & Development and Software Research & Development, bringing strong expertise in USB protocol analysis, Power Delivery (PD) specification and implementation, and Multi-Stream Transport (MST) protocol analysis. His technical skill set spans Windows application development, LVFS (Linux Vendor Firmware Service) integration, and embedded Linux development. With a solid foundation across both hardware-related protocols and software ecosystems, Victor consistently delivers robust and scalable solutions that support complex, cross-platform product requirements.

Beyond his engineering responsibilities, Victor is deeply committed to technical teaching and knowledge sharing. His focus areas include USB and PD protocol debugging, docking-station firmware update frameworks, and IoT integration within embedded systems. He also promotes best practices in cross-

platform software development, helping teams deepen their technical capabilities and build innovative, future-ready applications.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

USI, Taiwan
- Manager of Port Replicator Research & Development/ Software Research & Development (2020-present)
- Software Staff Engineer (2019-2020)
Software Application Engineer, Sigma Designs, Inc., USA (2015-2019)
Senior Software Engineer, Wistron NeWeb Corporation, Taiwan (2010-2015)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master in Computer Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

Job Positions

Co-Supervisor Information

Simon Chang

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Institution

USI

Division/Department

Software Research & Development

Job Title

Manager

Brief Introduction of the Department

The Port Replicator Research & Development/ Software Research & Development Department is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge software and firmware solutions that empower docking stations with seamless connectivity, advanced functionality, and IoT integration. Our mission is to create intelligent, reliable, and user-friendly experiences for modern work environments.

Department Staff Number

- More than 10 people

Internship Job Description

- Assist in setting up and conducting experiments to validate firmware and software designs, including collecting and documenting experimental data for analysis and reporting.

- Perform functional, compatibility, and reliability testing on docking-station firmware and software.

- Execute test plans, record test results, and ensure all outcomes meet required specifications and quality standards.

Preferred Intern Education Level

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

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Basic understanding of hardware and firmware concepts, including USB, Thunderbolt, and display-related protocols.

- Familiarity with IoT principles and device connectivity.

- Ability to execute test plans, perform functional and stress tests, and analyze test results.

- Skilled in error diagnosis and root-cause analysis.

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 30+
- Salary/Financial Support: NT$196 per hour
- Benefits not provided

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

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