Summary
Yuanruo Liang is a Staff Software Engineer based in Singapore with 11 years of experience building full-stack applications and data-driven systems across government and industry. He has led and grown multiple cross-functional teams focused on application development, cryptography, machine learning, and platform engineering, most recently at Abnormal AI after a multi-year tenure creating public-good technology at GovTech’s Open Government Products. His work spans productivity tools, identity providers, cybersecurity, and transportation, blending hands-on implementation with architectural leadership to deliver auditable, production-grade systems. Yuanruo’s background in data science and AI platforms enables him to bridge research and product delivery, while his MSc in Computing Science from Imperial College underpins a rigorous technical approach. He brings uncommon operational experience from an early career in explosive ordnance disposal, which informs his calm, systems-focused leadership under pressure. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic engineer who turns complex policy and security requirements into user-centred, scalable solutions.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
MSc Computing Science Computer Science, MSc Computing Science Computer Science at Imperial College London
Extension school CS50, Extension school CS50 at Harvard University
University College London
English, Chinese