Summary
Feng Tian is a research scientist and software engineer with 11 years of experience focused on high-performance networking and data center systems, currently contributing to Meta/Facebook on RDMA, NFV, and related emerging Internet technologies. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and a strong academic foundation from Dalian University of Technology, blending rigorous research with production-facing engineering. His background spans internships at Samsung and Futurewei and hands-on work in GPU software and HPC, giving him a practical edge in optimizing networked systems for scale and low latency. Based in Issaquah, WA, Feng is comfortable moving between deep protocol research and applied system building, often connecting academic insights to real-world infrastructure challenges. An understated strength is his consistent focus on RDMA and data center networking across both academic and industrial roles, evidencing a rare continuity of expertise.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, 3.625/4.0, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, 3.625/4.0 at University of Minnesota
Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering, 3.66/4.0, Bachelor's degree, Computer Software Engineering, 3.66/4.0 at Dalian University of Technology