Tanye (Xin) Tan

I'm a data engineer based in Vancouver, currently working in the sports and entertainment industry. My work sits across data platforms, pipeline development, and analytics infrastructure, with a particular interest in building reliable systems that turn complex data into something useful. Working at a consultancy has also pulled me toward the leadership and client-facing side of the job — translating complex technical work for stakeholders, and mentoring teammates along the way. I like that part just as much as the coding.

More recently, I've been spending time exploring AI and machine learning — particularly where they intersect with data engineering, from AI-assisted development to the infrastructure and data foundations behind intelligent systems.

I hold a Master's degree in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University. Fun fact: I've worked at both Apple and Samsung. I've also worked across a few different engineering environments, which has shaped how I think about data, systems, and problem-solving.

Originally from Guangzhou and now exploring Canada, I try to stay away from the keyboard when I can — tennis, snowboarding, running, or finding another reason to get outside.

• Company Hackathon Winner — Two Circles · 2025
• Mitacs Globalink Scholarship, Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) · 2022
• Honorable Mention (top 21%), Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) · May 2022
• Outstanding Winner (CNY10,000 prize), The National Undergraduate Hydraulic Innovation Design Competition · Aug 2021
• First Prize, The Provincial Undergraduate Physics Experiment Competition · May 2021
• Provincial Third Prize, The Contemporary Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling · Nov 2020

• Student Ambassador, Mitacs Globalink Program · Canada, Feb 2023 – Present
• Student Member, JLU iOS Club — weekly Xcode workshops building mini games with Swift · Changchun, Sep 2021 – Feb 2022
• Student Member, JLU Study Abroad Association — co-authored the annual "Feiyue Handbook" on overseas Master's/PhD programs and held monthly info sessions · Changchun, Jul 2020 – Jul 2021
• Assistant, Guangzhou Library — registered volunteer, Traditional Chinese translator · Guangzhou
• Student Volunteer during COVID-19 — helped manage distribution of food, water, and living supplies during full campus lockdown · Changchun, Apr 2022 – Jun 2022

Open to conversations about data engineering, sports analytics, or just a chat about tennis and mountains. Reach out any time.