Kai Yao

Senior Software Engineer (fullstack)

Kai Yao is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in full-stack development across various industries. Currently employed at Epsilon since November 2025, Yao previously contributed to Ghost from March 2024 to September 2025, leading projects to enhance retail inventory access and architecting a real-time multiplayer system. Prior roles include Senior Product Engineer at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, focusing on Loyalty & Profile features; Senior Software Engineer at Tock, where Yao implemented application features for restaurant management; and Senior Software Engineer at Accruent, developing web applications for healthcare device management. Earlier experience includes engineering roles at Salesforce and ServiceNow, enhancing web applications and creating self-service portals. Yao holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a degree in Visual Design from The Starter League.

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