Xiao Chuan Yu
About Xiao Chuan Yu
Xiao Chuan Yu is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in software engineering, currently employed at Carta since 2019. He has previously held positions at notable companies including Stripe, Kik Interactive, and Amazon, and has a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Current Role at Carta
Xiao Chuan Yu serves as a Senior Software Developer at Carta, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for developing software solutions that support Carta's mission in the financial technology sector. His experience in software development contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's products.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role at Carta, Xiao Chuan Yu worked in various software development positions. He was a Software Developer at Kik Interactive, Inc. from 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to the development of messaging applications. He also held software development internships at several companies, including Tamr Inc., Bloomberg LP, Yelp, and Amazon, gaining diverse experience in different programming environments.
Education and Qualifications
Xiao Chuan Yu completed his Bachelor of Software Engineering at the University of Waterloo from 2010 to 2015. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in software development principles and practices. He also achieved a High School Diploma from A.Y. Jackson Secondary School.
Early Career and Co-op Positions
Xiao Chuan Yu began his career with co-op positions that laid the groundwork for his software development skills. He worked at Digital Extremes as a Game Developer in 2012, and at Broadcom as a C++/C# Software Developer in the same year. He continued to build his experience with co-op roles at AMD in 2011 and at various companies in 2014, including Yelp and Amazon.
Work at Stripe
Since 2022, Xiao Chuan Yu has been employed as a Software Engineer at Stripe. In this remote position, he focuses on developing payment processing solutions that enhance user experience and streamline transactions for businesses. His role at Stripe complements his extensive background in software development.