Tian Xie
About Tian Xie
Tian Xie serves as the Director of Engineering at Enigma Technologies, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering and big data technologies, having previously worked in various roles at notable companies including Transfix, Animoto, and BlackRock Solutions.
Work at Enigma Technologies, Inc.
Tian Xie has been serving as the Director of Engineering at Enigma Technologies, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and leads technical initiatives within the company. Prior to this position, he worked at Enigma as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2022, contributing to various software development projects and enhancing the company's engineering capabilities.
Previous Engineering Roles
Before joining Enigma, Tian Xie held several engineering positions. He worked at Transfix – Digital Freight Marketplace as a Senior Staff Engineer for nine months in 2017 to 2018 and served as Director of Engineering at the same company for 11 months from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes a Technical Lead position at Animoto from 2014 to 2016 and various roles at Animoto from 2011 to 2014, including Senior Software Engineer and Principal Engineer.
Educational Background
Tian Xie studied at Columbia Engineering, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills and expertise in engineering.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Tian Xie possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in big data technologies such as Spark. He is proficient in Ruby frameworks, including Rails and Sinatra, and has experience with Python, particularly using Airflow. Additionally, he has expertise in AWS infrastructure, utilizing services like S3, Lambda, Kinesis, SQS, Elastic Beanstalk, DynamoDB, and ElasticCache. He also employs Docker for containerization in software development projects.
Early Career Experience
Tian Xie's early career includes a role as a Teaching Assistant in the Math Department at Columbia University in 2008. He also worked at BlackRock Solutions as an Associate from 2008 to 2011. His experience includes a summer internship at UBS Investment Bank in 2007, where he was involved in the Chief Operating Office: Enterprise Knowledge & Opportunities.