Yakun Li

Yakun Li is a seasoned professional in the maritime and engineering sectors, currently serving as Managing Director and Senior Engineer at BETA CAE Systems since July 2018. Prior roles include Project Manager at NAVIOS Maritime Holdings, where Yakun managed a department of eight and oversaw significant projects such as the Ship Maintenance Platform and the development of tanker sector procedures. Yakun also led key initiatives in ballast water treatment and drydocking management, coordinating various aspects of project execution and compliance. Education includes a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. Additional experience includes roles as a Teaching Assistant at Ohio State University and an R&D Intern at Bosch Power Tools in China.