About

William Youngs is an experienced Backend Platform Engineer currently working at Tinder. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Economics from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, William has a solid educational background to complement his technical expertise. William has gained 6.79 years of relevant experience in the field of Backend Software Engineering. He is proficient in programming languages such as Ruby and Python, and has a strong understanding of Machine Learning (ML) and web-based technologies. Prior to joining Tinder, William worked as a Data Analyst Intern at Biscovery Limited. During his tenure, he investigated the feasibility of ML-based algorithms to assist Lee Kee Group in its assessment of commodities prices. He also implemented a Python-based web scraper to collect Hong Kong auction house records using the Beautiful Soup library and built a Ruby on Rails app to visualize and showcase the data. William has also worked as an Intern Software Engineer on the Algorithms Team at Trulia. With his extensive technical knowledge, William is well-equipped to handle the challenges of Backend Platform Engineering. He is a detail-oriented professional who is committed to delivering high-quality work. William is an excellent team player who thrives in a collaborative work environment.