Calvin Yang

Calvin Yang is a Senior Software Engineer at BlackSky, with a rich background in software engineering spanning over a decade. Previously, Calvin worked at Groupon from November 2010 to January 2023, starting as a Software Engineer and advancing to Software Engineer III, where significant contributions included the development of custom integrations with partners like Booker and Square, enhancing merchant inventory, and transitioning Groupon Live’s legacy system to a cloud-based platform. Calvin also played a pivotal role in integrating AMC theaters into the Groupon platform, generating $10 million in sales in the first year and improving deal personalization through collaboration with machine learning teams. Earlier experience includes roles at ShopLocal, Purdue ExponentWest, and the Obama 2008 Presidential Campaign, demonstrating a diverse skill set and strong foundation in both technology and communication. Calvin holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Purdue University.