Wenchao Yang

Wenchao Yang is a seasoned software engineer specializing in machine learning with extensive experience at Upstart since June 2021, where roles include Staff Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer. Prior to Upstart, Wenchao worked at Amazon from April 2018 to June 2021, contributing as a Software Development Engineer II and previously as an intern. Significant achievements include designing a real-time prediction engine that enhanced package processing efficiencies by over 40%. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Statistics from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, supplemented by research and teaching roles in statistics and computer science.