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Yongen Yu

Sunnyvale,United States

Summary

Seasoned Software Architect with a profound legacy in steering innovative solutions across an expansive technological landscape. Specialized in cloud infrastructure, monetization strategies, ad technologies, big data analytics, and networking.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Airbnb, Tech Lead, AI/Monetization

Airbnb
05.2019 - Current
  • AI-Enhanced Advertising System: Innovated an advanced advertising platform integrating Flink, Kafka, and Redis, with CPB and CPC bidding, leveraging AI for optimal data stream management and storage.
  • AI-Driven Revenue Strategy: Led the creation of an AI-based listing clustering model focused on price elasticity, significantly contributing to over $100 million in revenue.
  • Predictive Pricing Algorithms: Developed AI-powered algorithms for new listing pricing, enabling hosts to customize service fees, optimizing pricing efficiency.
  • Modernizing Infrastructure with AI: Spearheaded the transition to a Kubernetes-driven microservices architecture, incorporating AI for improved system performance and cloud integration.
  • GraphQL and AI: Implemented GraphQL data layers, streamlining access to pricing information with AI enhancements, benefiting multiple teams.

Tech Lead

VMware
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Pioneered the development of an ESXi-based microservice infrastructure, incorporated in VxRail for streamlined data center setups. Developed a unique service discovery component and zero-config provisioning, enhancing the VxRail product reputation.
  • Collaborated with hardware partners, such as DELL, to implement a seamless cluster lifecycle management system, bolstering VxRail sales.
  • Conceived and executed a Layer 3 network topology for VxRail, enabling multi-data center cluster setups.
  • Mentored and directed two solution teams in assimilating innovative techniques into VxRail solutions.

Senior Software Engineer

A10 Networks
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Developed a network platform utilizing DPDK-based kernel models, streamlining packet capturing and processing for enhanced load-balancing and DDOS protection.
  • Leveraged virtualization techniques to package products as VMs, fostering the transition to cloud-based systems such as AWS and Azure.
  • Collaborated on porting A10 products to Ericsson IPOS smart cards, delivering an array of network services.

Software Engineer Researcher

Ericsson
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • Conducted advanced research on SDN techniques for network routing optimization, culminating in a publication at a premier networking conference.
  • Developed API/CLI interfaces for third-party applications and designed diagnostic systems for router configurations.

Education

Advanced Studies in Computer Science (Ph.D. Course - Computer Science

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
12.2013

Master of Science -

Beijing University of Post And Telecommunications
Beijing, China
04.2007

Bachelor of Science -

Beijing University of Post And Telecommunications
Beijing, China
07.2004

Skills

  • Agile Management: Asana, JIRA
  • Data Analysis: Airflow, Hive, Spark, EMR
  • Programming: Java, Kotlin
  • Container: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
  • iOS Development: Swift, SwiftUI
  • Web Development: TypeScript, Nodejs
  • Networking: MDNS, LLDP
  • Microservices: Flink, Kafka, Redis

Timeline

Airbnb, Tech Lead, AI/Monetization

Airbnb
05.2019 - Current

Tech Lead

VMware
07.2016 - 05.2019

Senior Software Engineer

A10 Networks
01.2014 - 07.2016

Software Engineer Researcher

Ericsson
09.2012 - 08.2013

Advanced Studies in Computer Science (Ph.D. Course - Computer Science

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master of Science -

Beijing University of Post And Telecommunications

Bachelor of Science -

Beijing University of Post And Telecommunications

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