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Xin Yan

Software Engineer

Redmond, Washington, United States26 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in cloud computing and distributed systems.
  • Led development of GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding.
  • Extensive experience in software engineering leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a focus on cloud solutions and developer tools.

Contact

LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Cloud ComputingDistributed SystemsGeneral Software Development

Other Skills

Server BackendSecurityPerformance and Scalability

Experience

26 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
26 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
4 mos
Current Experience

Github

Principal Software Engineer

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · Redmond, Washington, United States · Hybrid

  • GitHub Copilot - make AI work for developers
General Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsServer BackendCloud ComputingSecurityPerformance and Scalability

Microsoft

5 roles

Principal Software Engineer

Promoted

Aug 2021 – Dec 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Microsoft Dev Box - cloud workstation for developers
General Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsServer BackendCloud ComputingSecurityPerformance and Scalability

Engineering Manager

Dec 2019 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Engineering Manager, Azure Network Resource Provider team.
General Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsServer BackendCloud ComputingSecurityPerformance and Scalability

Principal Software Design Engineer

Promoted

Sep 2012 – Dec 2019 · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • Developer services
General Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsServer BackendCloud ComputingSecurityPerformance and Scalability

Senior Software Design Engineer

Sep 2007 – Aug 2012 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Visual Studio
General Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsServer BackendCloud ComputingSecurityPerformance and Scalability

Software Design Engineer

Aug 1999 – Aug 2007 · 8 yrs

General Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsServer BackendCloud ComputingSecurityPerformance and Scalability

Education

Colorado State University

Master — Applied Mathematics

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