Jian Zhang
About Jian Zhang
Jian Zhang is a Senior Engineering Manager at PingCAP, where he has worked since 2021 and previously from 2017 to 2021. He specializes in maintaining TiDB and has a strong background in database and distributed systems, having also worked at Alibaba Cloud as a Development Engineer.
Work at PingCAP
Jian Zhang has been a Senior Engineering Manager at PingCAP since 2021, continuing a role he previously held from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he has been instrumental in maintaining TiDB, an open-source distributed database. His responsibilities have included overseeing the SQL team, which highlights his expertise in SQL databases. His ongoing commitment to open-source projects is evident in his work with TiDB and TiKV, the latter being a distributed transactional key-value database.
Previous Experience at Alibaba Cloud
Before joining PingCAP, Jian Zhang worked at Alibaba Cloud as a Development Engineer from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he contributed to various projects and gained experience in cloud technologies. His work at Alibaba Cloud laid the foundation for his future endeavors in database management and distributed systems.
Education and Expertise
Jian Zhang earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology, studying from 2011 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his current work in database and distributed systems. He has developed a deep interest in these areas, particularly in relation to open-source communities.
Background in Distributed Systems
Jian Zhang has a strong background in distributed systems, particularly through his involvement with TiKV, an open-source distributed transactional key-value database. His expertise in this field is complemented by his management of the SQL team at PingCAP, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of database technologies.