Alex Wu
About Alex Wu
Alex Wu is a Founding Engineer at Pylon, having previously served as a Software Engineer at Samsara, Inc. and as a Product Manager and Software Developer at Hack4Impact.
Work at Pylon
Alex Wu currently serves as a Founding Engineer at Pylon, a company that is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2023 batch. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development and engineering efforts of the organization. His responsibilities include designing and implementing software solutions that align with Pylon's objectives.
Previous Experience at Hack4Impact
Before joining Pylon, Alex Wu worked at Hack4Impact as a Product Manager and Software Developer. His tenure lasted for four months in 2018, during which he was involved in various projects aimed at leveraging technology for social good. This experience provided him with insights into product development and project management.
Experience at Samsara, Inc.
Alex Wu was employed at Samsara, Inc. as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2022. Over the course of four years, he contributed to the development of software solutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and improve user experience.
Education and Expertise
Alex Wu holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and technical skills.