Luke Duan
About Luke Duan
Luke Duan is a Founding Member and SEO at Whova, where he has worked since 2014. He has a strong academic background in Computer Science, holding a Master's from the Institute of Computing Technology and a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at Whova
Luke Duan has served as a Founding Member and SEO at Whova since 2014. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the company's growth and reputation in the event management industry. He played a key role in establishing Whova's reputation for providing affordable online registration solutions. Additionally, he has been instrumental in promoting Whova's event app, which is highly rated in app stores for its immersive networking experiences. His contributions also include the development of various event management tools, such as name badge generation and attendee check-in features.
Education and Expertise
Luke Duan holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Fudan University from 2002 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and search engine optimization.
Background
Before joining Whova, Luke Duan gained valuable experience in the tech industry through various internships and research positions. He worked as a Research Intern at Microsoft in 2012 for three months in Redmond and as a Software Engineer Intern at Google in 2010 for three months in Seattle. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2009 to 2014, which further enhanced his research and technical skills.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Luke Duan has made significant contributions to the companies he has worked for. At Whova, he has played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's event management tools and promoting its event app. His work has helped establish Whova as a leader in providing effective online registration solutions and improving user experiences in event management. His background in computer science and practical experience in the tech industry have equipped him with the skills necessary to drive innovation and success in his current role.