Meng Tan
About Meng Tan
Meng Tan is a Staff Software Engineer at Aurora Solar in San Francisco, with a background in graphics engineering and software development from companies like Google, Folsom Labs, and Rockstar Games.
Current Position at Aurora Solar
Meng Tan is currently employed as a Staff Software Engineer at Aurora Solar in San Francisco, California. In this role, Meng is integral to the development and optimization of the company's software solutions aimed at enhancing solar energy design and implementation. Engaging in various engineering tasks, Meng applies extensive experience in software development to improve the platform's capabilities and user experience.
Professional Tenure at Folsom Labs
Meng Tan served as Lead Graphics Engineer at Folsom Labs from 2016 to 2021, a period spanning five years. Based in San Francisco, California, Meng played a significant role in advancing graphics rendering techniques. The contributions made during this time were pivotal in enhancing Folsom Labs’ software offerings, emphasizing the creation of sophisticated visual solutions for solar design tools.
Positions at Google
Meng Tan worked in two noteworthy roles at Google, contributing to well-known products. In 2015, Meng worked on Google Photos for 11 months in Mountain View, California, where they played a key role in enhancing the user interface. Prior to that, in 2013, Meng spent 11 months optimizing the performance of Google Maps, focusing on improving user experience.
Early Career at Bloomberg LP and Rockstar Games
Meng Tan began their career working as an R&D Engineer at Bloomberg LP from 2006 to 2008 in New York, focusing on financial data visualization and analysis tools. Following this, from 2008 to 2010, Meng took on the role of Graphics Engineer at Rockstar Games in the Greater Boston Area, where they developed graphics for popular video games.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Meng Tan holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where they studied from 2010 to 2014. Prior to this, Meng earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from the University of Virginia, completing their undergraduate studies between 2002 and 2006. These academic pursuits provided Meng with a solid foundation in computer science, essential for their subsequent professional achievements.