Li Yan is a seasoned software development professional with extensive experience in top tech companies. Currently serving as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon since January 2014 and as a Software Engineer at Google since February 2016, Li has made significant contributions to both organizations. Prior experience includes a role as a Teaching Assistant at Columbia University, where collaboration with Professor Augustin Chaintreau involved designing and grading assignments related to Computer Networks. As a Research Assistant at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Li developed algorithms focused on spectrum allocation and explored routing strategies in wireless networks. Additionally, an internship at iCIMS provided hands-on experience with internal web services and database queries. Li holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Columbia University.