Ziyuan (Zi) L.
About Ziyuan (Zi) L.
Ziyuan (Zi) L. is the Co-Founder and CTO of Roame, a company dedicated to optimizing credit card points and miles for travel. With a background in both startups and large tech firms, he has extensive experience in engineering and platform development.
Work at Roame
Ziyuan L. serves as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Roame, a company he co-founded in 2023. Roame specializes in optimizing the use of credit card points and miles for travel, aiming to enhance the travel experience for users. In his role, Ziyuan focuses on building platforms that integrate travel search functionalities with financial rewards systems, leveraging his extensive engineering background to drive the company's technological advancements.
Previous Experience in Tech Companies
Before joining Roame, Ziyuan L. worked at several notable tech companies. He was employed at Airbnb from 2019 to 2023 as an engineer, contributing to various projects over four years in San Francisco. Prior to that, he held positions at Sighten, Inc. as a Platform Engineer from 2016 to 2017, and at Siemens PLM Software as a Software Engineer in 2013. His experience spans both startup environments and established tech firms, enhancing his engineering expertise.
Early Career and Research Experience
Ziyuan L. began his career as a Research Software Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2011 to 2012. This role provided him with foundational experience in research and software development. He also worked briefly as a Software Engineer at Triplemint in 2015 for three months. These early roles contributed to his technical skills and understanding of software engineering principles.
Education and Expertise
Ziyuan L. holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science from Dartmouth College. He furthered his education by studying at Y Combinator, gaining insights into startup dynamics and innovation. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, equips him with a strong foundation in software engineering and technology development.