About

Dan Xu is a highly experienced Machine Learning and Software Engineer with over 12 years of relevant experience. Currently, he is working as a Staff Software Engineer - Machine Learning at LinkedIn, where he is responsible for developing and implementing deep learning, natural language processing, text understanding, ranking models, entity retrieval, and machine learning services in high QPS and low latency. In addition, he also provides machine learning model and service debug and monitoring, and cross-team leadership. Prior to his current role, Dan worked as a Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning and Senior Software Engineer at LinkedIn, where he was a key contributor and technical leader in machine learning modeling and services for improving LinkedIn job quality. He also developed infrastructure and applications to help job seekers discover jobs on a massive scale. Dan has a strong educational background in Computer Science, with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of California, Davis, a Master of Science (M.S.) from the University of Science and Technology of China, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Wuhan University. His technical skills include ML, Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Deep Learning, NLP, and infra. Overall, Dan is a highly skilled and experienced Machine Learning and Software Engineer with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing complex ML models and services. He is a strong leader and collaborator, with a passion for solving complex problems and driving innovation in the field of Machine Learning.