Summary
Julian Yi is a Senior Data Engineer based in Palo Alto with a decade of experience building data-driven systems and pipelines at scale. Currently at Visa, he applies a strong electrical and computer engineering background from the University of Arizona and practical full-stack Java training from Per Scholas to bridge engineering rigor with product-focused delivery. He is a lifelong learner motivated by making measurable positive impact, comfortable moving between infrastructure, ETL, and application integration. Julian blends enterprise-grade data engineering practices with hands-on coding, emphasizing reliability and efficiency in high-throughput environments. Though not a prolific open-source presence, his combined academic and vocational training gives him a pragmatic edge in translating complex requirements into maintainable production systems. Colleagues describe him as steady, curious, and committed to leveraging data to improve real-world outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
The University of Arizona
Certificate, Java Full Stack Development, Certificate, Java Full Stack Development at Per Scholas