Xin Xin Jin, Ph.D.
About Xin Xin Jin, Ph.D.
Xin Xin Jin, Ph.D., is an Engineering Manager at Whova, where she leads the core app team and oversees the development of new features. She has a strong academic background in Computer Science, holding a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego, and has previously worked on projects at Microsoft.
Work at Whova
Xin Xin Jin has served as Engineering Manager at Whova since 2016. In this role, she leads the core app team, overseeing the development and implementation of numerous new features annually. Her contributions include building the backbone infrastructure and storage system that support Whova's products. Under her leadership, the team focuses on enhancing software reliability and troubleshooting for both computer and mobile systems.
Education and Expertise
Xin Xin Jin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Peking University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she studied as a visiting student at Michigan Technological University from 2010 to 2011. Her academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications, which she completed from 2004 to 2008.
Background
Before her current position at Whova, Xin Xin Jin worked as a Research Intern at Microsoft in 2015 for three months, contributing to projects in the Greater Seattle Area. During her graduate studies, she was involved with the Azure FarmBeats project at Microsoft Research Redmond System Group, gaining valuable experience in the field of technology and research.
Research Focus
Xin Xin Jin's research interests center on software reliability and the troubleshooting of computer and mobile systems. She is passionate about addressing real-world problems through technology and believes in developing products that enhance people's lives. Her focus on practical applications of computer science informs her work at Whova and her contributions to the tech community.