Yang
Software Engineer
Summary
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SeniorLei Yang is a seasoned engineering executive and AI-first product builder who currently leads Google Workspace Editors as VP of Engineering, shaping productivity tools used by hundreds of millions. Over an 18+ year career spanning Google, Quora, Twitter, and LinkedIn, she has repeatedly scaled engineering organizations, launched monetization platforms, and driven major AI and personalization transformations. Known for turning research-grade ML into reliable, high-impact products, she blends deep technical roots (PhD in Computer Engineering) with hands-on C++ background and early systems research that earned industry recognition. Lei is also engaged in the arts community as a board member in Palo Alto, reflecting a broader commitment to civic and cultural impact beyond tech.
8 years of coding experience
Github Skills (58)
rendering10
glfw9
gles9
sdl9
parallel9
webgl9
multithreading9
gpu-programming9
opengl9
parallel-computing9
api9
metal9
engine9
parallel-processing9
directx9
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
longpractice/BoostGraphX
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019
Contributions:8 commits, 31 pushes, 3 branches in 23 days
longpractice/VRenderer
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023
Contributions:33 pushes, 1 branch in 1 month
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