Yan Zhang
About Yan Zhang
Yan Zhang is the Co-Founder and CTO of rct AI and Co-Founder and President of Kuse, with a strong background in software engineering and artificial intelligence. He has previously worked at NVIDIA and holds degrees from Beihang University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at rct AI
Yan Zhang serves as Co-Founder and CTO at rct AI, a position he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, the company focuses on developing AI-powered solutions. His role involves overseeing the technical direction and product development, ensuring that the company leverages advanced AI technologies to meet customer needs.
Current Role at Kuse
In addition to his role at rct AI, Yan Zhang is also Co-Founder and President of Kuse, a position he has held since 2023. Kuse operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, where it aims to innovate within the tech landscape. His responsibilities include strategic planning and guiding the company's vision.
Previous Experience at NVIDIA
Yan Zhang has a notable history with NVIDIA, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer for four months in 2020 and as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at NVIDIA involved contributing to software development projects, enhancing his expertise in high-performance computing and graphics technologies.
Educational Background
Yan Zhang holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering from Beihang University, completed in 2015. He furthered his education at Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Master of Science in Software Engineering in 2017. This academic foundation supports his extensive experience in AI and design tools.
Professional Development and Early Career
Yan Zhang began his career with various roles that contributed to his technical skills and leadership experience. He worked as a Software Engineer at BMW Group and Baidu, Inc., and held several leadership positions within AIESEC. His early roles included a Research Assistant position at Carnegie Mellon University, where he gained valuable research experience.