Sufeng Niu is a Machine Learning Engineer with 13 years of experience applying ML research to production problems across industry leaders and research labs. Now at Salesforce after Tenyx’s acquisition, he brings a track record from LinkedIn and internships at Nokia Bell Labs and Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories that blends product-focused engineering with deep research instincts. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from Clemson and an MS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, reflecting strong theoretical foundations paired with practical deployment experience. Sufeng has moved between academic research and large-scale production systems, which lets him bridge novel ML methods and real-world business impact. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focuses on delivering scalable, measurable solutions that translate complex models into reliable product features. Colleagues would note his uncommon combination of long-term research rigor and hands-on ML engineering across both startup and enterprise contexts.
13 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Engineering at Clemson University
Master's degree Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Master's degree Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology
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