Yanfeng Liu
About Yanfeng Liu
Yanfeng Liu is the Head of Engineering at Telenav, with extensive experience in product development, lab direction, and technical leadership across various global companies.
Head Of Engineering at Telenav
Yanfeng Liu currently holds the position of Head of Engineering at Telenav, based in Santa Clara, California, United States. He has been in this role since 2017. At Telenav, Liu focuses on developing navigation and location-based services, contributing his extensive experience in premium in-car navigation and embedded sensor solutions. His leadership in engineering has been integral to advancing the company's technology and product offerings.
Director of Product Development at Connexis
Before joining Telenav, Yanfeng Liu served as Director of Product Development at Connexis, from 2010 to 2016, based in Debrecen, Hungary. During his six-year tenure, he led the development of various mobile search services and telecom networks management projects. His role involved overseeing product development cycles and driving innovation in mobile and telecom technologies.
Educational Background and Degrees
Yanfeng Liu completed his higher education at Xi'an Jiaotong University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from 1989 to 1993. Following his undergraduate studies, Liu pursued a Master of Science degree at the same university, graduating in 1996. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in engineering and technology development.
Early Professional Roles
Yanfeng Liu's early career included significant roles such as System Engineer at Nec Cas Software Laboratories from 1996 to 1998, and Technical Director at Dset in Norcross, Georgia, from 1998 to 2004. These positions allowed him to gain valuable experience in system engineering, ORB middleware, and machine vision solutions. He then went on to become General Manager at his own startup for two years, succeeding in the entrepreneurial space before moving into more senior roles.
Lab Director at Minfo
From 2006 to 2010, Yanfeng Liu served as the Lab Director at Minfo in China. In this capacity, he led research and development efforts focused on cutting-edge technologies. This role enriched his expertise in developing advanced engineering solutions and solidified his status as an expert in the field of technological innovation.