Luca Yan

CEO

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom1 yr 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led software development for autonomous race car navigation.
Developed a ROS 2 package integrating C++ and Python.
Tutored students in programming fundamentals and Haskell.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Robotics and Software Development enthusiast with a strong foundation in AI and web technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

RoboticsSoftware DesignC++PythonTeachingHaskellFront-end DevelopmentSoftware Infrastructure

Other Skills

ROS2GitlabBayesian optimizationLQR controllerFFTMarkingreactJavaScriptHTMLCSSC#DjangoVisual Basic for Applications (VBA)Microsoft ExcelEngineering

About

Hello LinkedIn community! I'm Zhong Yi Yan, a Computer Science (BEng Hons) student at the University of Edinburgh, passionate about software development, AI, and problem-solving. Proficient in C++, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and more. I have experience in web development, desktop applications and software testing. I enjoy solve complex challenges and continuously expanding my skill set. Outside of coding, I solve Rubik’s cubes in under 12 seconds. Let’s connect! I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and explore new opportunities in AI, robotics, and software development.

Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Total Experience

11 mos

Average Tenure

7 mos

Current Experience

Edinburgh university formula student

2 roles

Software Team Lead (Planning & Control)

Promoted

Sep 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Leading the Planning & Control subteam, developing algorithms for autonomous race car navigation.

ROS2C++GitlabRoboticsSoftware Design

Software Engineer

Sep 2024 – Aug 2025 · 11 mos · Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Working on the acceleration planner ROS 2 package.
Primarily focused on the C++ side of development, with some integration into Python.
Recently wrote a C++ file to create a shared library, enabling seamless import into Python for further use and integration.
Involved in the implementation and optimization of an LQR (Linear Quadratic Regulator) controller to improve vehicle control, particularly for steering and track following.
Using Bayesian optimization for auto-tuning the LQR controller’s weights to maximize performance and minimize oscillations.
Analyzing and optimizing the controller’s behavior using FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) to count and reduce the number of oscillations during track runs.

C++PythonBayesian optimizationLQR controllerFFT

School of informatics, the university of edinburgh

Teaching Support (Tutor & Marker) — Informatics 1A

Sep 2025 – Present · 7 mos · On-site

Lead tutorial sessions to help students grasp programming and informatics fundamentals
Teach Haskell and computational logic, covering topics such as syllogisms and logical reasoning
Assess coursework and deliver clear, constructive feedback to support student improvement
Collaborate with course lecturers and teaching staff to maintain consistent teaching and assessment standards

HaskellTeachingMarking

Uni-chat

Web Development

Jan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 5 mos · Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site

Assisted in the development, maintenance, and optimization of web-based applications, including the
Uni-Chat platform
Collaborated within a team to design, test, and deploy new features for both front-end and back-end
Wrote clean, maintainable, and scalable code, following Uni-Chat’s coding standards
Actively participated in monthly team meetings to update progress and address challenges
Ensured the security and confidentiality of the platform by adhering to strict data protection protocols

Software InfrastructureFront-End Developmentreact

Village web company cic

Assistant Web Developer

May 2023 – May 2023 · 0 mo · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site

As an Assistant Web Developer at Village Web Company CIC, I significantly contributed to the enhancement and maintenance of various websites. During my tenure:
WordPress Mastery: Quickly adapted to the WordPress platform, acquiring skills in customizing themes, managing plugins, and creating/publishing content.
Proactive Website Maintenance: Took responsibility for multiple websites, ensuring security by regularly installing updates and implementing a robust backup system to prevent data loss.
Bootstrap-Free Website Recreation: Successfully recreated a website holding page without relying on Bootstrap, showcasing coding expertise and efficiency.
Engaging Website Development: Designed and developed interactive projects, including an advent calendar and a random topics generator, fostering user engagement and creativity.
Precision in Design Implementation: Implemented specific design requirements with precision, paying attention to layout, color scheme, typography, and visual elements to deliver a seamless user experience.

Kainos

Work experience

Feb 2022 – Feb 2022 · 0 mo

I did 3 days of work experience with Kainos. During these days I've had a better idea about how a software developer work in a company and I did some projects with JavaScript, HTML & CSS and Materialize. Also, I learned a little bit about Cyber security such as SQL Injection & Cross-Site Scripting and Postman.

JavaScriptHTMLCSSFront-End Development