Yang Wang

Yang Wang is a prominent engineering executive currently serving as the Director of Engineering at JPMorgan Chase & Co. He has a strong background in technical leadership and engineering management, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and software development.

Professional Experience

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. (September 2018 - May 2022)

  • As Executive Director of Engineering, Yang was instrumental in founding and delivering the company's first fully managed AI platform. This initiative aimed to enhance AI adoption and create business value across various lines of business. He played a key role in the platform's vision, architecture, and execution, overseeing its development from inception to deployment. His efforts earned him multiple accolades, including the JPMC Innovation Award in 2019 and the CIO100 Award in 2020.

• Facebook (August 2013 - September 2018)

  • Yang worked as a Technical Lead, where he developed large-scale data applications and AI-driven solutions to improve user experience and product innovation.

• AI Frontiers Conference (October 2016 - November 2018)

  • He co-founded this conference, focusing on the deployment of frontier AI technologies at scale.

• CBS Interactive and OmniClaim, Inc.

  • Yang began his career as a software engineer, where he developed optimization and analytics solutions.

Education

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business: Executive Education, LEAD Program (2020 - 2021)
• Tufts University: Master’s degree in Computer Science (2007 - 2009)
• University of Science and Technology of China: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Physics (2002 - 2006)

Skills and Languages

Yang is proficient in both Chinese and English, showcasing his ability to operate in diverse environments.

Current Endeavors

Since May 2022, he has co-founded a stealth startup in the San Francisco Bay Area, continuing his commitment to innovation in technology and engineering.12