Summary
Kevin Yu is a Senior Software Engineer and Ph.D. in Computer Science based in Munich, combining 11 years of experience in 2D/3D interactive digital twins, XR, and UX for medical and robotic systems. He has led R&D teams and owned motion-planning architecture that delivered a 500% stability improvement in critical clinical software, while shipping multiple major features for surgical robotics. Kevin’s work bridges academia and product: author of 20+ publications with 800+ citations, inventor on multiple patents, and a track record of turning XR research into deployable GUIs and AR-assisted workflows. He’s fluent in building real-time point-cloud visualizations and HoloLens experiences, and has run large-scale user studies and clinical prototyping at institutions including Johns Hopkins and TUM. Known for pitching and rapidly prototyping intuitive medical UIs, he thrives at the intersection of computer vision, AR, and human-centered design. Currently driving engineering at vivenu, he blends deep research instincts with pragmatic delivery in regulated healthcare contexts.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Felix-Klein-Gymnasium
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Technical University of Munich
English, Chinese, German