Yilan(frank) Yan
About Yilan(frank) Yan
Yilan (Frank) Yan is a Software Engineer currently employed at Dialpad since 2020. He previously held positions at Activision and The University of British Columbia, where he contributed as a Software Developer Intern, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, and Undergraduate Research Assistant.
Work at Dialpad
Yilan Yan has been employed at Dialpad as a Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, Yan contributes to the development and enhancement of Dialpad's communication software solutions. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain software features that improve user experience and functionality.
Previous Experience at Activision
Before joining Dialpad, Yilan Yan completed a Software Developer Internship at Activision from 2018 to 2019. During this seven-month internship, Yan gained practical experience in software development, working on projects that contributed to the gaming industry. This role provided valuable insights into the software development lifecycle and teamwork in a corporate environment.
Education and Expertise
Yilan Yan earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia, completing the program from 2016 to 2020. This educational background provided a solid foundation in computer science principles, programming languages, and software development methodologies. Yan's academic experience supports his current role in software engineering.
Teaching and Research Experience
During his time at The University of British Columbia, Yilan Yan served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant from 2019 to 2020 for seven months. In this capacity, he assisted faculty members in delivering course content and supporting students. Additionally, Yan worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for three months in 2019, where he contributed to research projects, gaining hands-on experience in academic research.