Yuan Chen is a skilled software engineer with extensive experience in backend development, machine learning, and product management. Currently employed at Barclays as a Backend Software Engineer, projects include designing a Spark Aggregator tool and developing VaR Systems for risk data transmission. Prior experience includes a role as a Machine Learning Engineer at SOJO, and a Software Engineer at Amazon, where Yuan developed a specification validation tool. Educational background encompasses a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Rice University and a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, along with early research contributions in machine learning and computer vision. Yuan’s diverse skill set spans various technologies, including Scala, Python, React, and cloud platforms, demonstrating a strong capacity for tackling complex problems in both finance and technology sectors.