Hyundai AutoEver (CEO Kim Yoon-gu) has recruited service platform expert Jo Hyun-jun as the new head of the Software Development Center. Jo plans to strengthen Hyundai AutoEver's development capabilities and innovate the operational system to provide high-quality IT services.
The Software Development Center of Hyundai AutoEver is an organization that develops and operates various services tailored to customer needs, including △connected car-related services △online vehicle sales platforms △groupware. Hyundai AutoEver plans to enhance software development quality and create differentiated customer value through this recruitment. Jo, who also serves as the head of the Artificial Intelligence Technology Department, will promote the establishment of AI strategies and research and development from a corporate perspective. The Artificial Intelligence Technology Department is building a chatbot platform tailored for corporate purposes such as customer consultations and internal knowledge searches. They also plan to internalize and commercialize AI technologies, including advanced visual AI for manufacturing quality inspection.
Jo is regarded as an expert in service platforms, having led the development of core technologies and products in the mobility and e-commerce sectors. He has accumulated extensive experience working for over 20 years at major IT corporations such as Samsung SDS, SK Telecom, Delivery Hero Korea (Yogiyo), and Line Plus.
While at SK Telecom, Jo oversaw the development of Tmap, improving the quality of mobility services by developing a real-time traffic information collection and route guidance algorithm at a nationwide level. He also introduced micro-service architecture to development projects, enhancing service scalability and development efficiency. Additionally, he has experience developing navigation solutions for vehicles based on technology from the Car Connectivity Consortium.
After that, Jo contributed to data-driven delivery optimization and AI-based service innovation at Delivery Hero Korea as Chief Technology Officer. At Line Plus, he served a dual role as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer, leading a global product development organization of several hundred people. He oversaw global e-commerce technology and products in South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand, establishing a data-driven global development process. He particularly analyzed data affecting user experience to improve UX/UI and led the global expansion of e-commerce services.
Prior to his career, Jo graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in electrical engineering. He received a master's degree in electrical engineering from Seoul National University Graduate School and a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Purdue University in the U.S.
Jo said, "I will do my best to ensure that Hyundai AutoEver can establish itself as a leading software company in the global market, based on differentiated software technology."
A representative from Hyundai AutoEver emphasized, "The joining of Jo Hyun-jun will be a turning point in solidifying Hyundai AutoEver's position as a software-specialized corporation in the SDV era. We will strive to become a customer-centric corporation by providing the highest quality products and services that exceed customer needs."
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