Colby Guan
About Colby Guan
Colby Guan is a Staff Software Engineer currently at Scale AI, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in software engineering with previous roles at Salesforce, including Lead Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, and has contributed to significant projects in data management and quality improvement.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Colby Guan currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and contributing to the development of advanced software solutions. His expertise in software engineering supports the company's mission to enhance data processing and machine learning capabilities.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Colby Guan has extensive experience at Salesforce, where he worked in various capacities. He started as a Software Engineer from 2017 to 2019, then progressed to Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021, and later served as Lead Software Engineer for a brief period in 2022. His roles involved developing software solutions and improving engineering processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Colby Guan studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. His academic background provided a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Key Projects and Contributions
In 2023, Colby led the development of an organization-wide data taxonomy and instructions manager, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects. He also developed a tool to improve 3D data quality using only 2D views earlier in the same year. Additionally, in 2022, he led the development of Scale's new Global Mapping product, demonstrating his leadership in product development.
Teaching Experience at UC Berkeley
Colby Guan served as a CS61B Undergraduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley's Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) department from 2016 to 2017. In this role, he assisted in teaching computer science concepts, helping to educate and mentor undergraduate students in their studies.