Xiaoyu (Shawn) Ma
About Xiaoyu (Shawn) Ma
Xiaoyu (Shawn) Ma serves as the Chief Technology Officer for the APAC region at PingCAP, where he has worked since 2022. With a strong background in software engineering and distributed systems, he has held various technical leadership roles across multiple companies in China and the United States.
Work at PingCAP
Xiaoyu Ma has held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the APAC region at PingCAP since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for product go-to-market strategies and solution engineering within the region. Prior to this, he served as Senior Technical Director at PingCAP from 2017, where he contributed to various technical initiatives and projects. His tenure at PingCAP has been marked by a focus on leveraging his expertise in distributed systems and Big Data to enhance the company's offerings in the APAC market.
Education and Expertise
Xiaoyu Ma earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from Tongji University, obtained between 2002 and 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in technical principles, particularly in distributed systems and query processing, which are critical to his roles in the technology sector.
Background
Xiaoyu Ma has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies and countries. He began his career as a Software Engineer at China Mobile in Shanghai in 2006. He later worked at IBM as an IT Specialist and held positions at NetEase and Quantcast, where he advanced to Tech Lead. His experience spans both China and Singapore, reflecting a broad geographical perspective in his career.
Previous Experience
Before joining PingCAP, Xiaoyu Ma gained significant experience in the tech industry. He worked at Quantcast in two capacities: first as a Software Engineer for Big Data Platforms and later as Tech Lead for the SQL Platform. His role at NetEase as a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead further solidified his leadership skills in software development. Additionally, his tenure at IBM provided him with a strong foundation in IT services.
Technical Leadership and Contributions
Xiaoyu Ma has demonstrated technical leadership throughout his career, particularly in the areas of distributed systems and query processing. His involvement in engineering and marketing sectors has allowed him to combine technical expertise with strategic insights. This dual focus has enabled him to contribute effectively to product development and market strategies in his current role at PingCAP.