Yikun Song
About Yikun Song
Yikun Song is a Senior Data Engineer with expertise in building data lakehouses and a background in Business Analytics from the National University of Singapore. He shares insights on data engineering through his personal blog and has held various roles in data engineering and analytics across multiple companies in Singapore.
Work at Xendit
Yikun Song has been serving as a Senior Data Engineer at Xendit since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining data infrastructure, focusing on optimizing data workflows and ensuring data integrity. His expertise in data engineering contributes to the company's ability to provide seamless payment solutions across Southeast Asia.
Education and Expertise
Yikun Song studied at the National University of Singapore, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics from 2014 to 2018. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in data analysis and engineering. He possesses specialized knowledge in building data lakehouses, integrating the functionalities of data lakes and data warehouses to enhance data accessibility and usability.
Background in Data Engineering
Yikun Song has a diverse background in data engineering, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career as an intern in Data Governance at 仲量联行 in 2017. He then worked at Aly Pte Ltd as an intern and later as a Data Engineer, where he developed skills in data analysis and engineering. He also held the position of Data Team Lead at Real Estate Analytics Pte Ltd before joining Xendit.
Technical Skills and Projects
Yikun Song has developed in-house Python solutions for building next-generation data lakehouses. His technical skills include proficiency in technologies such as Spark, Hive, Presto/Trino, Delta, and Airflow. These tools enable him to create efficient data processing pipelines and manage large datasets effectively.
Professional Experience
Yikun Song has accumulated significant professional experience in data-related roles. He worked at Healint as a Data Engineer from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to data management projects. Additionally, he briefly served as Operation Team Lead at Nestia in 2018. His varied roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of data engineering and analytics.