Hang Yu is a Software Development Engineer in Seattle with nine years of experience bridging research-grade simulation and production software at companies including Amazon and ESI Group. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and brings deep expertise in computational modeling, finite element analysis, and thermal/structural simulation applied to composites and vehicle systems. At Amazon he applies that analytical rigor to scalable software development, combining strong programming skills with practical problem solving and clear communication. Known for translating complex physics and experimental work into reliable, production-ready tools, he is equally effective as an independent contributor and team collaborator. A self-described software-development fan, he pairs academic depth with hands-on engineering to deliver measurable performance improvements.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at University of California, Davis
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 3.95/4.00, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 3.95/4.00 at University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechatronic Engineering, 3.9/4.0, Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechatronic Engineering, 3.9/4.0 at Zhejiang University
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