Yan Naing Kyaw
About Yan Naing Kyaw
Yan Naing Kyaw serves as the VP of Engineering, Media at Rakuten Advertising, where he oversees the development of ad monetization platforms. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership roles across various companies, including engage:BDR and Convoso, and possesses a strong background in data analytics and systems architecture.
Current Role at Rakuten Advertising
Yan Naing Kyaw serves as the Vice President of Engineering, Media at Rakuten Advertising since 2022. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of advertising monetization systems, including Supply-Side Platforms (SSP) and programmatic platforms. His work supports major clients such as Viber, Viki.com, and Rakuten TV. His leadership focuses on enhancing ad technologies to meet client needs and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at engage:BDR
Yan Naing Kyaw held multiple roles at engage:BDR from 2014 to 2022. He began as a Lead Software Engineer, then progressed to Director of Engineering, and later served as Vice President of Engineering. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of advanced ad-tech solutions and managed engineering teams, enhancing the company's technological capabilities and operational processes.
Experience at Tech-Thru Co. Ltd and Convoso
Prior to his current position, Yan co-founded Tech-Thru Co. Ltd in Yangon, Myanmar, where he worked from 2016 to 2018. He later served as Director of Engineering at Convoso for a brief period in 2022. These experiences contributed to his expertise in engineering management and technology development in diverse environments.
Educational Background
Yan Naing Kyaw studied Computer Science at the University of North Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2010. He also attended Nilai International College, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Computing. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in engineering and technology.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yan possesses a strong background in data analytics and systems architecture, specializing in scalable and distributed systems. He has experience handling billions of ad requests daily, optimizing bid pacing, and working with cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS. His programming skills include languages like C/C++, Java, PHP, Node.js, and Python, along with proficiency in software development tools such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, and IntelliJ.