Yiyang Song
About Yiyang Song
Yiyang Song is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at FreeWheel since 2023. He has a diverse background in software development, having worked at several companies including MediaMath and Portlight LLC, and holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida.
Current Role at FreeWheel
Yiyang Song currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at FreeWheel, a role he has occupied since 2023. His responsibilities include developing and maintaining software solutions that support the company's advertising technology platform. Based in New York, he contributes to various projects that enhance the functionality and performance of FreeWheel's offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Yiyang Song gained extensive experience in software development across multiple companies. He worked at MediaMath from 2018 to 2023, initially as Software Engineer III and later as Senior Software Engineer. His tenure at MediaMath involved significant contributions to software projects in the advertising technology sector. He also served as a Software Engineer at SalesWise Inc from 2015 to 2018 and as a Full Stack Engineer at Portlight LLC from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Yiyang Song earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Environment & Equipment Engineering at Southeast University from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles that he applies in his software engineering career.
Early Career in Web Development
Yiyang Song began his career in web development at General Assemb.ly in 2014, where he worked as a Web Developer for four months in Boston, MA. This initial experience in the tech industry helped him build essential skills that he later applied in various software engineering roles.