Yining Fan
About Yining Fan
Yining Fan is a Quality Analyst at TomTom with a background in GIS and transportation planning.
Current Role at TomTom
Yining Fan currently serves as a Quality Analyst at TomTom, a leading location technology company. Since starting in 2019, Fan has been responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of geospatial applications. Her expertise in software testing aids in maintaining the high standards of TomTom’s products, contributing to the broader goal of enhancing user experience through precision and accuracy in the company’s offerings.
Previous Experience at Apple
Before joining TomTom, Yining Fan worked as a GIS Technician at Apple from 2017 to 2018. Located in Sunnyvale, her role involved contributing to the development and maintenance of geographic information systems (GIS), which are crucial for Apple's mapping and location services. This position allowed her to gain valuable experience in managing large datasets and applying GIS technologies to improve spatial data accuracy.
Education and Academic Background
Yining Fan holds a Master of Science in Informatics from New York University, completed in 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also worked as a Mentor from 2013 to 2015. Her strong academic background in these fields provides a solid foundation for her expertise in geospatial analysis and urban planning.
Skills in Geospatial Analysis and Software Testing
Yining Fan possesses strong skills in both ArcGIS and QGIS products, which are essential for geospatial analysis. These tools are instrumental in her roles at both TomTom and Apple. Additionally, her proficiency in statistical data analysis and SQL enables her to make data-driven decisions, a crucial capability in the location technology industry. Her background in software testing further enhances her ability to ensure the quality and reliability of geospatial applications.
Transportation Planning Intern at NYC Department of City Planning
Yining Fan gained experience in transportation planning and urban development during her internship at the NYC Department of City Planning from 2016 to 2017. This role provided her with hands-on experience in addressing urban transportation challenges and contributing to city planning projects. The skills and insights acquired during this period have been invaluable in her subsequent roles in the geospatial and location technology sectors.