Yan Wang

Yan Wang

About Me

My name is Yan Wang (“王岩” in Chinese). I am a 1st-year PhD student at Northeastern University, advised by Prof. Xiaolin Xu.

My research interests lie in machine learning systems.

Interests
  • Machine Learning Systems
  • Large Models
Education
  • PhD in in Computer Engineering, 2024-Now

    Northeastern University

  • MEng in in Civil Engineering, 2018-2021

    Shanghai JiaoTong University

  • BEng in Civil Engineering, 2014-2018

    ShenYang JianZhu University

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
University of California San Diego
Research Intern
Jul 2023 – Dec 2023 Remote
Efficient Training and Inference for Large Models, advised by Prof. Yufei Ding.
 
 
 
 
 
Lehigh University
Research Intern
Jul 2022 – Nov 2022 Remote
Pre-train Transformer for Autonomous Driving Perception, advised by Prof. Lichao Sun.
 
 
 
 
 
Baidu
Senior Software Engineer
Mar 2021 – Jan 2023 Beijing
Designed and Developed the Baidu E-commerce Distributed Order System
 
 
 
 
 
Shanghai Jiaotong University
Graduate Researcher
Sep 2018 – Jan 2021 Shanghai
Deep Learning Model for Wind Speed Prediction, advised by Prof. Zhaolong Han.

Courses

Computer Science Foundation:

  • C Programming

  • Data Structures and Algorithms

  • Computer Systems (CMU 15-213)

  • Operating Systems

  • Computer Networks

  • Databases

  • Distributed Systems (MIT 6.824)

Mathematics:

  • Advanced Mathematics

  • Linear Algebra (MIT 18.06 by Gilbert Strang)

  • Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics

  • Matrix Theory

  • Partial Differential Equation

  • Computational Methods

Machine Learning:

  • Machine Learning

  • Deep Learning

  • Reinforcement Learning

Machine Learning Systems:

  • Deep Learning Systems (10-714)

  • Machine Learning Compiler (MLC)

  • TinyML and Efficient Deep Learning Computing (ongoing, MIT 6.5940)

Skills

Programming Languages: Python, Java, C/C++, Go, SQL

Tools and Frameworks: Git, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Linux, MySQL, Redis, Docker

Awards

2017 Principle’s scholarship (Highest scholarship in Shenyang Jianzhu University, 0.1%)

2017 The Third Prize of the 18th Chinese Mathematics Competitions (Organized by Chinese Mathematical Society, 1%)

2017 Meritorious Winner of the 29th Mathematical Contest In Modeling (4%)

2015~2018 The First Prize Scholarship (Awarded by Shenyang Jianzhu University, 0.3%)

Hobbies

I enjoy playing basketball🏀 and reading📔 in my spare time, and I’m a fan of NBA.

I have a strong passion and interest in scientific research, engineering, production, and entrepreneurship.

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