Yongjia Wang
About Yongjia Wang
Yongjia Wang is a Staff Software Engineer at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2016. He has a strong academic background in Bioinformatics and Computer Science from the University of Michigan and has held various positions in academia and industry, including roles at Quantcast and the University of Michigan.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Yongjia Wang has been serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Credit Karma since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for developing software solutions that enhance the user experience and improve financial decision-making tools. His expertise in software engineering contributes to the company's mission of providing accessible financial information to consumers.
Previous Experience at Quantcast
Prior to his current position, Yongjia Wang worked at Quantcast from 2011 to 2014. He held two roles during his tenure: Modeling Scientist from 2011 to 2014 and Senior Modeling Scientist/Manager from 2013 to 2014. His work focused on data modeling and analysis, contributing to the company's data-driven advertising solutions.
Academic Background
Yongjia Wang has a strong academic foundation in computer science and bioinformatics. He earned a Master of Science in Bioinformatics from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He further pursued a Master of Science and PhD in Computer Science at the same institution, completing his studies from 2004 to 2010.
Teaching Experience at University of Michigan
In addition to his research and engineering roles, Yongjia Wang served as a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of Michigan for three months in 2009. This position involved teaching and assisting undergraduate students, contributing to the academic community.
Research Assistant Role
Yongjia Wang also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan's MBNI from 2002 to 2004. In this capacity, he engaged in research activities that supported various projects, enhancing his practical experience in a research environment.