Xintong Yu
About Xintong Yu
Xintong Yu is a Lead Platform Engineer specializing in DevOps, currently working at FreeWheel in Beijing, China. With a strong background in cloud-native ecosystems and extensive experience in Kubernetes, Yu has held various engineering roles since 2012, including positions at Autohome Inc and BONC.
Current Role as Lead Platform Engineer at FreeWheel
Xintong Yu currently serves as the Lead Platform Engineer (DevOps) at FreeWheel, a position held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development of frameworks aimed at enhancing platform engineering and operational automation. His work is based in Beijing, China, where he applies his extensive knowledge of cloud-native ecosystems and production Kubernetes clusters.
Previous Experience at FreeWheel
Prior to his current role, Xintong Yu worked at FreeWheel as a Senior Platform Engineer (DevOps) from 2019 to 2022. During this three-year tenure in Beijing, he contributed to various projects that focused on improving platform performance and reliability. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to lead engineer.
Education and Expertise in Computer Science
Xintong Yu holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Liaoning University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Science from Beijing Jiaotong University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015 while working. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his technical skills in programming and cloud technologies.
Professional Background in Development Operations
Before joining FreeWheel, Xintong Yu accumulated significant experience in development operations. He worked at Autohome Inc as a Development Operations Engineer from 2015 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he held C++ Developer positions at BONC from 2012 to 2014 and at Sina Com Technology (China) Co. LTD from 2014 to 2015. This diverse experience has equipped him with a strong skill set in multiple programming languages, including Golang, Java, Python, and C++.
Technical Skills and Cloud Expertise
Xintong Yu possesses strong expertise in cloud-native ecosystems and has extensive experience in building and maintaining production Kubernetes clusters. He has significant experience working with AWS services, which enhances his capabilities in managing cloud infrastructure and operational automation. His technical skills are complemented by excellent communication and collaboration abilities in technical environments.