Zhongwei Yao
About Zhongwei Yao
Zhongwei Yao is a Senior Software Engineer at Kong Inc. in Canada, with a strong background in compiler technologies and extensive experience in software engineering across various companies including Arm and Amazon.
Work at Kong
Zhongwei Yao has been employed at Kong Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the company's initiatives in software development, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector. His position at Kong marks a significant step in his career, allowing him to apply his skills in a dynamic environment.
Previous Experience at Arm
Zhongwei Yao worked at Arm in various capacities from 2013 to 2019. He began as a Middleware Software Graduate in Shanghai City, China, for one year. He then progressed to roles as a Software Engineer and later as a Senior Software Engineer, accumulating a total of four years of experience at Arm. His work involved significant contributions to software development and engineering projects.
Experience at Amazon
Zhongwei Yao served as a Software Engineer at Amazon from 2020 to 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During his three years at Amazon, he engaged in software engineering tasks that enhanced his technical skills and knowledge in the field, contributing to the company's software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Zhongwei Yao holds a Master's degree in Computer Vision from Harbin Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Automation from Chongqing University, studying from 2006 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in high-performance computation, cloud computation, compiler technologies, and language virtual machine technologies.
Open-Source Contributions
Zhongwei Yao has contributed to several open-source projects, including OpenJDK, LuaJIT, and Chromium. His involvement in these projects demonstrates his commitment to collaborative software development and his proficiency in working with complex software systems.