Di Qi
About Di Qi
Di Qi is the founder of Lantern, where he focuses on integrating AI capabilities with Postgres databases. He has a background in machine learning and software engineering, having worked at companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Y Combinator.
Work at Lantern
Di Qi serves as the Founder of Lantern, a role he has held since 2023. His work focuses on integrating artificial intelligence capabilities with Postgres databases. This initiative aims to enhance data management and analytics within the platform, leveraging his expertise in machine learning and software engineering.
Previous Experience
Before founding Lantern, Di Qi worked at several notable organizations. He was a Machine Learning Engineer at Meta from 2018 to 2019, where he contributed to various projects in AI. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at Princeton University from 2015 to 2016, supporting students in their computer science studies. Additionally, he worked as a Product Engineer at Y Combinator from 2022 to 2023, and completed a Software Engineer Internship at Amazon in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Di Qi studied Computer Science at Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by participating in Y Combinator's program in 2020, which lasted for 11 months. His academic background and practical experience in machine learning and software engineering inform his current work at Lantern.
Y Combinator Involvement
Di Qi participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch with Lantern. This involvement provided him with resources and mentorship to further develop his startup, focusing on innovative solutions that integrate AI with database technologies.