Victoria Xia

Victoria Xia is a Software Engineer at Confluent, where she has been working since 2018. She specializes in developing features for ksqlDB and Kafka Streams, particularly contributing to the implementation of versioned state stores, a significant enhancement in stream processing capabilities. Her recent presentation at the Kafka Summit London 2023 titled "Versioned State Stores in Kafka Streams" received high acclaim, highlighting her expertise in this area.23

Education and Background

Victoria graduated with both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2018. During her time at MIT, she was involved with the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), where she worked on various projects related to artificial intelligence and data processing.45

Contributions and Advocacy

In addition to her technical work, Victoria is an advocate for open discussions around imposter syndrome, a topic she has addressed in talks aimed at encouraging others to share their experiences and strategies for overcoming self-doubt in professional settings. Her presentation on this subject at a Confluent event showcases her commitment to fostering a supportive community within the tech industry.14

Professional Experience

• Current Position: Software Engineer at Confluent (2018 - Present)
• Previous Experience: Internships and research roles at MIT CSAIL.56

Victoria Xia's work not only contributes to advancing technology at Confluent but also emphasizes the importance of mental health and community support within the tech workforce.