Google Software Engineer

Cattalyya Nuengsigkapian

At Google AR Perception, I develop computer vision models and advance multi-modal capabilities for AI assistants in AR glasses and goggles. My expertise, recognized with an O1 visa, lies in 3D Object Interaction and Understanding, at the intersection of Computer Vision and Human-Computer Interaction.

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Education

2019-2020

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Master in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Specialized in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Systems. Co-authored influential ChromoUpdate paper (CHI'20) cited by 11 papers and featured in 50+ global news articles in 15 languages. TA for Performance Engineering.

Fast Company article about ChromoUpdate paper.

2015-2019

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering

Undergrad Research & Innovation Scholar in Multi-camera indoor localization, featured in the top 14% of selected student highlight presentations among 13 projects. TA for "Computer System Security" grad course. Served as TechSec President at MIT (2018-2019).

Experience

2022-Current

Google Augmented Reality

Software Engineer - AR Semantic Perception

Designed and developed high-quality segmentation model. Contributed to the SANPO dataset, a computer vision scene understanding dataset. First-authored a pending patent in Computer Vision Machine Learning for resource-constrained devices, recognized with a $5,000 award.

2020-2022

Google ChromeOS

Software Engineer - Window Management and Productivity

Launched four Chromebook features used by millions of users, including Vertical Split View, Desks Restore, Alt-Tab Mode, and Dark/Light Mode Scheduler, with major media coverage in over 15 news articles in 5 major Chromebook and Android news outlets.

Jun - Aug 2018

Facebook

Software Engineer Intern - Detection & Security Infrastructure

Proposed solutions for security vulnerabilities in Instagram and GraphAPI reported through the Facebook Bug Bounty Program. Launched an internal C++ pipeline to extract "indicators of compromise", enabling real-time intrusion investigation instead of a 2-day delay and saving 2TB of space per day.

Launched Features and Projects

Key projects and features I've developed that impacted millions of users worldwide

ChromeOS Vertical Split Screen

Enabled users to snap windows to the top and bottom halves of vertical screen external monitors, including rotatable displays.

ChromeOS Productivity

ChromeOS Desks Restore

Restore windows to the correct virtual desktops after a crash or logout, facilitating a seamless transition across login sessions and different devices.

ChromeOS User Experience

ChromeOS Alt-Tab Mode

Support two Alt-Tab modes: 'All desks' for switching among all windows and 'Current desk' for limiting switching to windows in the current desk.

ChromeOS Multitasking

ChromeOS Dark/Light Mode Scheduler

Enabled automatic scheduling to switch to dark mode after sunset and switch to light mode after sunrise.

ChromeOS Accessibility

News Testimonials

What industry experts say about my work

You can now select 'All Desks' or 'Current Desks' when using ALT-TAB and it just works. So slick!

Bobby Payne

Founder of Chrome Unboxed

Snapping apps to the top or bottom is super useful. From my perspective and use cases, this will be a godsend for coding.

Kevin C. Tofel

Founder of About Chromebook

The improved window management is a big deal for coders and portrait artists. A vertical screen space can increase a developer's view of their code by a whopping 82%.