Yan Zhu
About Yan Zhu
Yan Zhu is an Engineering Manager at Hyperscience with extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership.
Current Position at Hyperscience
Yan Zhu is currently holding the position of Engineering Manager at Hyperscience in New York, United States. Yan has been with Hyperscience since 2021. In this role, Yan is responsible for overseeing engineering teams, guiding project development, and ensuring that timelines and quality standards are met.
Previous Experience at Urbint
Prior to joining Hyperscience, Yan Zhu served as an Engineering Manager at Urbint from 2019 to 2021. During this tenure of two years, Yan gained extensive experience in managing mid-sized cross-functional teams, leading them from prototype stages to full production.
Software Engineering Roles
Yan Zhu has a solid foundation in software engineering, with notable positions held at several companies. Yan worked at Amplify as a Software Engineer from 2012 to 2019, contributing for seven years. Yan also had a stint at Wireless Generation as a Software Developer from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, Yan held software engineering roles at Interactive Data (2010-2011), AOL Advertising, AOL (2008-2010), Quigo in 2007, and Oasis Hospitalities, Inc. Hong Kong (2006-2007).
Educational Background in Computer Science
Yan Zhu has a robust academic background in Computer Science. Yan earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2007. Prior to this, Yan completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where Yan studied from 2000 to 2004.
Technical and Managerial Expertise
Yan Zhu possesses comprehensive technical proficiency in several key areas, including Java, Python, Oracle/PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, GCP, and Docker. Yan is well-versed in full stack SaaS and API service development. Additionally, Yan has experience in practicing and coaching Agile development methodologies, along with competencies in budget and roadmap setting, including OKRs. Yan is proficient in hiring, onboarding, and conducting performance reviews.