Jade Yang
About Jade Yang
Jade Yang is a Software Engineer at LogRocket, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in Computer Science from Caltech and has held various engineering roles, including Lead Platform Engineer at Hopjump and Software Engineer II at Oracle.
Current Role at LogRocket
Jade Yang currently serves as a Software Engineer at LogRocket, a position held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience and improving debugging processes. Jade has developed a tool that increased debugging efficiency by 30%, showcasing her technical skills and commitment to innovation. Additionally, she participates in hackathons organized by LogRocket, contributing to the development of innovative solutions aimed at user experience improvement.
Previous Experience at Hopjump
Before joining LogRocket, Jade Yang worked at Hopjump as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. She was responsible for leading platform engineering efforts during her tenure. Prior to this, she briefly held the position of Lead Platform Engineer in 2020, where she contributed to various projects in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her experience at Hopjump provided her with valuable insights into software development and team collaboration.
Educational Background at Caltech
Jade Yang completed her studies at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 2011 to 2015. She earned a degree in Computer Science, with a focus on Computer Graphics and Machine Learning. This rigorous academic background equipped her with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and advanced computational techniques, which she applies in her professional work.
Professional Development and Mentorship
In addition to her engineering responsibilities, Jade Yang actively volunteers as a mentor for junior developers at LogRocket. She provides guidance on best coding practices and career development, fostering a supportive learning environment. Her commitment to mentoring reflects her dedication to the growth of the software engineering community.
Technical Contributions and Community Engagement
Jade Yang has made significant contributions to the tech community through her involvement in open-source projects related to web development and performance monitoring. She has also presented a technical talk on optimizing front-end performance at a local tech meetup in Boston, sharing her knowledge and expertise with peers and aspiring developers.