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Yueming (Garrett) Yan

Champaign,IL

Summary

Visionary entrepreneur and engineering leader with a strong background in robotics, automation, and business operations. Founder and executive at Yummy Future, driving innovation in robotic coffee vending systems to revolutionize the coffee industry. Expertise in financial strategy, business development, mechanical and electrical engineering. Passionate about integrating intelligent robotics into everyday life, optimizing workflows, and enhancing customer experiences through technology. Proven track record in scaling businesses, managing cross-functional teams, and pioneering automation-driven solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Yummy Future Inc.
08.2018 - Current


Operations Director

  • Launched and managed two profitable robotic coffee shop locations.
  • Established a central kitchen to optimize ingredient preparation and supply chain efficiency.
  • Created a structured barista training program with a three-tier system for staff development.
  • Designed an innovative menu featuring specialty milk teas, flavored lattes, and chocolate-based drinks.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and franchisees.


Mechanical Engineer & Electrical Engineer

  • Designed, tested, and optimized mechanical and electrical systems for robotic coffee shop automation.
  • Developed innovative solutions for reducing mechanical failures and improving system efficiency.
  • Conducted engineering analysis to enhance the performance and durability of robotic components.
  • Designed and implemented electrical control systems to ensure seamless automation and integration.
  • Troubleshot and resolved electrical and mechanical failures in robotic systems.
  • Collaborated with software team to integrate automated processes seamlessly.
  • Ensured compliance with industry safety and operational standards in system development.


Research Assistant

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Operated and maintained clean room equipment for semiconductor and nanotechnology research.
  • Ensured compliance with strict cleanliness and contamination control protocols.
  • Conducted photolithography, etching, and thin-film deposition processes.
  • Assisted researchers in material fabrication and precision engineering tasks.
  • Analyzed process results and documented data for quality control.

Education

YC Summer 2019 Batch -

Y Combinator
08-2019

Master's degree - Electrical And Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05-2018

Bachelor's degree - Electrical And Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05-2016

Skills

  • Business development
  • Team management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Operations management
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Customer relations

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Co-Founder

Yummy Future Inc.
08.2018 - Current

Research Assistant

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
06.2015 - 08.2018

YC Summer 2019 Batch -

Y Combinator

Master's degree - Electrical And Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor's degree - Electrical And Computer Engineering

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Yueming (Garrett) Yan