Shawn Pan
About Shawn Pan
Shawn Pan is a software engineer with extensive experience in backend development and cloud technologies. He has worked at various companies, including Palantir Technologies and Anyscale, and has contributed to projects involving open-source large language models.
Current Role at Anyscale
Shawn Pan is currently employed as a Software Engineer at Anyscale, a position he has held since 2022. He works in San Francisco, California, contributing to the development of technologies that support the hosting and fine-tuning of open-source large language models (LLMs) within customer cloud environments. His work includes building Anyscale Private Endpoints and Fine-tuning, which enhances the capabilities of the platform.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Shawn Pan accumulated extensive experience in software engineering. He worked at Palantir Technologies from 2018 to 2022 as a Software Engineer. His earlier roles include positions at ExDigital as a Backend Engineer from 2016 to 2017, and multiple internships at companies such as OpenTable and Yelp in 2017, where he gained practical experience in software development.
Internships and Early Career
Shawn Pan began his career with various internships that provided foundational experience in software development and other fields. He interned at Tervela in 2015 for three months, where he focused on software development. Additionally, he worked as a Summer Intern at Mathnasium in 2012 and held positions at Dressbarn and Best in Nature in 2014 and 2012, respectively. These roles contributed to his professional growth and understanding of different industries.
Education and Academic Background
Shawn Pan is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science at Swarthmore College, a program he has been enrolled in since 2018. His academic background includes studying at Fairmont Preparatory Academy from 2010 to 2013, where he completed his high school education. His education has equipped him with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for his career in software engineering.