Jay Lin Yu
About Jay Lin Yu
Jay Lin Yu serves as the VP of Solutions and R&D Director for Edge Computing at EMQ Technologies Co., Ltd., where he leads the development of edge-cloud solutions and the NanoMQ project. His background includes roles in software engineering, system architecture, and research, with experience at organizations such as Open Mesh and the United Nations ESCAP.
Current Role at EMQ Technologies
Jay Lin Yu serves as the VP of Solutions and R&D Director for Edge Computing at EMQ Technologies Co., Ltd. since 2020. In this role, he leads the Edge Computing and SDK team, focusing on software architecture design and performance tuning. He is responsible for designing edge-cloud solutions tailored for the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors. His leadership contributes to the development of innovative technologies that enhance communication and data processing capabilities.
Previous Experience
Before joining EMQ Technologies, Jay Lin Yu held several positions in various organizations. He worked as a Software Engineer at Open Mesh for five months in 2015, focusing on software development in Hong Kong. He also served as a back-end Programmer at Newsky Tech. Company for one month in 2012 in Beijing, China. His experience includes a role as a Senior Research Assistant at Hong Kong Baptist University from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed to research initiatives. Additionally, he worked as a System Architect at EV Power Group Limited from 2016 to 2020, where he developed system architectures.
Education and Academic Background
Jay Lin Yu holds a Master's degree in Earth Information System Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, which he completed from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electronic Information Science Technology from Beijing Normal University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in edge computing and software development.
Open Source Contributions and Projects
Jay Lin Yu is the initiator and maintainer of the open-source project NanoMQ, a high-performance multi-threading messaging broker optimized for embedded Linux. He has successfully deployed NanoMQ on vehicles, enhancing their communication capabilities. His contributions to open-source projects demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology in the field of edge computing and IoT.
Publications and Thought Leadership
Jay Lin Yu has authored an article discussing Unified Namespace (UNS) and its applications in Industrial IoT (IIoT). This publication reflects his expertise and thought leadership in the field, contributing to the broader understanding of IoT technologies and their practical applications in industrial settings.