Feng Li
About Feng Li
Feng Li is a Big Data Engineer at Thomson Reuters in Toronto, Ontario, with extensive experience in deploying and managing big data technologies. He has worked in various roles at IBM Canada and Platform Computing, and holds master's degrees in Computer Science and Engineering.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Feng Li has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Big Data Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on deploying and managing big data solutions, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of applications related to high-performance computing (HPC), big data, and machine learning. His position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Experience at IBM Canada Software Lab
Feng Li has worked at IBM Canada Software Lab in Markham, Ontario, as a Technical Support Professional since 2015. His responsibilities include providing technical support and operations services, contributing to the reliability of various software applications. He has accumulated nine years of experience in this role.
Previous Roles at Platform Computing and IBM
Feng Li has held several positions prior to his current roles. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at Platform Computing from 2010 to 2011 and as a Staff Software Developer at IBM from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he served in a Professional Services role at Platform Computing from 2007 to 2010 in Beijing, China. These experiences contributed to his expertise in software development and technical support.
Education and Expertise
Feng Li holds a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Data Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. He also earned a Master's degree in Engineering from China Agricultural University from 1995 to 1998. His educational background supports his extensive experience in big data technologies and cloud services.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Feng Li possesses extensive technical skills, including deploying and managing Apache Spark, Anaconda, and Dask on various computing environments. He has hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services, such as Kinesis streaming, Glue ETL, EMR, and Redshift. He holds certifications from Red Hat and AWS, reflecting his proficiency in these technologies. Additionally, he shares insights and experiences through articles on Medium.