Summary
Sangmin Kim is a quantitative researcher and robotics-trained engineer with eight years of experience applying machine learning and autonomy research to real-world systems. Based in Seoul and a summa cum laude graduate from Seoul National University in Mechanical and Electrical/Computer Engineering, he has built end-to-end autonomous driving models, worked on thermal panoptic segmentation, and led data efforts at robotics startups. His background blends hands-on robotics engineering and research internships with teaching experience as an undergraduate TA, reflecting a talent for translating academic advances into production-focused solutions. Currently at Presto as a Quantitative Researcher, he combines strong theoretical grounding from SNU’s AI community with practical deployment experience—an uncommon mix that helps him prioritize safety and robustness in complex perception and localization stacks.
7 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering & Electrical and Computer Engineering, 4.07 / 4.3 (Summa Cum Laude), Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering & Electrical and Computer Engineering, 4.07 / 4.3 (Summa Cum Laude) at 서울대학교 (Seoul National University)
Seoul Science High School