Danmei (Melanie) Xu
About Danmei (Melanie) Xu
Danmei (Melanie) Xu is a Software Engineer with a diverse background in sociology and technology. She has worked at various companies, including Hilton, SquarePlan, Tencent, and currently at Neeva since 2021.
Current Role at Neeva
Danmei (Melanie) Xu currently serves as a Software Engineer at Neeva, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the development and enhancement of search engine technology. Her work focuses on creating user-centric solutions that improve the overall search experience.
Previous Experience at Hilton
Prior to her current role, Xu worked at Hilton as a Product Analyst from 2018 to 2020. During her two years at Hilton, she analyzed product performance and user engagement, providing insights that informed product development and marketing strategies.
Internship Experience at SquarePlan
In 2020, Xu completed a two-month internship as a Software Engineer Intern at SquarePlan, a participant in the Techstars NYC program. This experience allowed her to apply her software engineering skills in a startup environment, contributing to the development of innovative solutions.
Educational Background
Xu holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer and Information Technology from the University of Pennsylvania, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, from 2017 to 2019. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Carleton College, completed from 2013 to 2017.
Internship Experience at Tencent
In 2020, Xu also interned as a Software Engineer Intern at Tencent for two months. This role provided her with additional experience in software development within a leading technology company, further enhancing her technical skills.