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Jianrui Cai is a highly skilled Camera Algorithm Engineer at Apple with expertise in Camera System Architecture Design and Camera ISP Algorithm Design and implementation. He is also proficient in research areas such as Machine Learning, Image Processing, Computational Photography, and Computer Vision. With a career spanning over 6.86 years, Jianrui has an in-depth understanding of the industry and is well-versed in the latest technologies and trends. Jianrui has a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Computer Science from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He also holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Hunan University. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in the field of technology. Jianrui has worked with some of the leading companies in the industry, including Zeku Technologies, where he served as a Principal Engineer / Tech Lead in the Multimedia Group. Here, he developed core image & video features for flagship smartphone processors (ISP) and led an AI-ISP algorithm team to deliver high-quality mobile image & video features. He also collaborated with multiple teams across Camera / NPU system architecture, hardware, firmware, software, and image quality. Jianrui was instrumental in redefining the ISP architecture and developing core AI-ISP algorithms from scratch. At Apple, Jianrui served as a Camera Algorithm Engineer Intern with the Camera & Photos Team. Here, he prototyped cutting-edge imaging and computational photography technologies for iPhone cameras. He also worked with the team to deploy software algorithms on the iPhone platform to deliver magical experiences that surprise and delight millions of iPhone users. Jianrui's technical expertise includes AI, Computer Vision, Image Processing, ML, Research Scientist, Senior Software Engineer, and Mobile. He has a personal website where he shares his work and research. Jianrui is a dedicated and passionate professional who strives to create innovative solutions that push the boundaries of technology.