Jun Wan is a seasoned Software Development Manager at Amazon, currently spearheading innovative projects within the Amazon General Intelligence Foundations team. With a robust background in software engineering and a deep-seated passion for artificial intelligence, Jun has dedicated his career to building high-performance AI systems...
Jun Wan is a seasoned Software Development Manager at Amazon, currently spearheading innovative projects within the Amazon General Intelligence Foundations team. With a robust background in software engineering and a deep-seated passion for artificial intelligence, Jun has dedicated his career to building high-performance AI systems that drive significant business value. His expertise lies in developing large-scale deep learning inference solutions, particularly in the realm of generative AI.
Since taking on his current role in 2023, Jun has led his team through a transformative journey, focusing on optimizing large language model (LLM) inference performance. This includes enhancing key metrics such as latency, throughput, and cost-efficiency. Under his leadership, the team successfully launched Alexa’s first LLM inference engine within a remarkable nine-month timeframe, achieving stringent latency requirements essential for delivering a natural conversational experience. This project not only demonstrates Jun's technical acumen in deep learning and transformer models but also showcases his ability to manage agile methodologies effectively, ensuring that his scrum teams remain aligned and productive.
Jun's skill set is diverse and includes expertise in database design, data science, and cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS). He is proficient in programming languages like Python and utilizes tools like Docker to streamline development processes. By leveraging his comprehensive knowledge of computational biology and AI, Jun continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of generative AI, positioning Amazon at the forefront of technological innovation. His commitment to excellence and passion for AI make him a pivotal figure in shaping the future of intelligent systems at Amazon.
