Sihan Li
About Sihan Li
Sihan Li is a Staff Software Engineer at Whova, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held positions at companies such as Google, Uber, and Microsoft, and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Whova
Sihan Li has been employed at Whova since 2021, currently holding the position of Staff Software Engineer. Prior to this role, Li served as a Senior Software Engineer at Whova from 2020 to 2021. During this time, Li contributed to various projects and initiatives within the company, leveraging expertise in software engineering.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Whova, Sihan Li worked at Uber as a Software Engineer II from 2018 to 2020. Li also completed internships at Google and Uber, gaining valuable experience as a Software Engineer Intern in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Additionally, Li worked as a Research Intern at Microsoft in 2012, further enhancing technical skills in software development.
Education and Expertise
Sihan Li holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where Li studied from 2013 to 2019. Prior to this, Li earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University from 2011 to 2013. Li also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from Nanjing University, completing studies from 2007 to 2011.
Research and Academic Contributions
During the academic tenure at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Sihan Li served as a Research Assistant from 2013 to 2019. This role involved engaging in research projects that contributed to the field of computer science, enhancing both practical and theoretical knowledge.