Yankai Zhang
About Yankai Zhang
Yankai Zhang serves as the Director of Core Algorithm Innovation at Kinaxis, where he has worked since 2000. He previously held positions at Cast Software and Inventec, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Nankai University.
Work at Kinaxis
Yankai Zhang has been employed at Kinaxis since 2000, where he holds the position of Director, Core Algorithm Innovation. In this role, he is responsible for leading initiatives related to algorithm development and innovation within the company. His extensive tenure at Kinaxis spans over 24 years, during which he has contributed to various projects and advancements in supply chain management solutions.
Previous Experience at Cast Software
Prior to his current role, Yankai Zhang worked at Cast Software as a Software Developer from 1999 to 2000. His experience in this position took place in the Toronto, Canada Area and lasted for one year. This role provided him with foundational skills in software development that he later applied in his career.
Previous Experience at Inventec
Yankai Zhang served as Development Team Lead at Inventec from 1996 to 1999. This role was based in Tianjin City, China, and lasted for three years. His responsibilities included overseeing development projects and leading a team, which contributed to his expertise in software development and team management.
Education and Expertise
Yankai Zhang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Nankai University. His educational background in physics has provided him with a strong analytical foundation, which he applies in his work in algorithm innovation and software development.