About

Yanjia L. is a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineering Manager at Snapchat, with over 4 years of relevant experience in the industry. She is currently pursuing an MBA from the prestigious Berkeley Haas School of Business, which speaks volumes about her commitment to personal and professional growth. At Snapchat, Yanjia leads a team of talented machine learning engineers, researchers, and C++ engineers, who work tirelessly to solve real-time visual recognition problems. Her team applies the latest research in computer vision to create cutting-edge Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence products such as Snapchat Scan and Lenses, which are enjoyed by millions of users worldwide. Prior to her current role, Yanjia worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Amazon, where she redesigned and refactored a new inbound transportation Java backend system for "Fulfillment By Amazon." Her experience at Amazon helped her develop a deep understanding of backend systems and software engineering, which she leverages in her current role at Snapchat. Yanjia holds an impressive educational background, including a Master's degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Cornell University, a Graduate Certificate in Visual Computing from Stanford University, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Chongqing University. Her technical expertise includes ML, Senior Software Engineering, Computer Vision, Research Scientist, Software Engineering, Java, and Backend. Yanjia's passion for machine learning and her ability to manage and lead teams make her a valuable asset to any organization.