Dong Yang
About Dong Yang
Dong Yang is a Software Engineer at Flexport in San Francisco, with prior experience at Meta and 89Trillion, and academic credentials from Northwestern University, UC Irvine, and Beijing Jiaotong University.
Current Position at Flexport
Dong Yang is currently employed as a Software Engineer at Flexport in San Francisco, California. He is an integral part of the Ocean Service Offerings team, where his responsibilities include developing and maintaining a full-stack service designed to manage shipment offerings' availability, performance, and cost. His role at Flexport showcases his ability to handle complex engineering tasks within a significant logistics company.
Previous Employment at Meta
In 2022, Dong Yang served as a Software Engineer Intern at Meta for a duration of three months in Redmond, Washington. During his internship, he worked on developing tools intended for internal use, contributing to Meta’s technology stack. This experience provided him with valuable insights and hands-on experience in a large-scale tech environment.
Professional Experience at 89Trillion
Between 2020 and 2021, Dong Yang worked as a Software Engineer at 89Trillion in Beijing, China, for nine months. This role involved him in various projects, further expanding his engineering skills within the Chinese tech industry. His tenure at 89Trillion highlighted his capabilities in adapting to different engineering challenges and solutions.
Educational Background
Dong Yang completed his Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science at Northwestern University, studying from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Beijing Jiaotong University, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he participated in an exchange program at UC Irvine in 2019, enriching his academic experience with an international perspective. These educational credentials have laid a solid foundation for his software engineering career.
International Work and Study Experience
Dong Yang's career and academic history reflect a diverse range of international experiences. He has worked in both the United States and China, enabling him to bring a broad perspective to his software engineering practices. His study abroad program at UC Irvine and professional stints in Beijing and San Francisco display his adaptability and global outlook in the field of computer science.