Yifan Guan
About Yifan Guan
Yifan Guan is a Software Engineer at Yugabyte, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in computer science, holding both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Michigan, and has experience in database research and software development.
Work at Yugabyte
Yifan Guan has been employed as a Software Engineer at Yugabyte since 2021. In this role, he contributes to various projects, including Mithraranking, which focuses on database coverage. He presented a talk on 'Colocation in YugabyteDB' during the Yugabyte Friday Tech Talks on March 31, 2023, showcasing his expertise in database technologies.
Education and Expertise
Yifan Guan studied Computer Science at the University of Michigan, where he earned both a Bachelor's degree (2017-2019) and a Master's degree (2019-2020). He also attended Virginia Tech for one year, completing additional coursework in Computer Science. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in software engineering and database research.
Background
Before joining Yugabyte, Yifan Guan worked at the University of Michigan Database Research Group as a Research Assistant from 2018 to 2021. He also served as a Machine Learning Grader for the EECS 445 course for three months in 2018. Additionally, he completed a Software Development Engineer Internship at Zillow Group in the Greater Seattle Area in 2018.
Professional Development
Yifan Guan took a gap year between completing his Master's degree at the University of Michigan and starting a PhD program at Cornell University. This period may have been utilized for further professional development and research opportunities in the field of computer science.
Personal Website
Yifan Guan maintains a personal website at yifanguan.github.io, where he may share insights, projects, and information related to his professional work and academic pursuits.