Maxwill Lin
Last updated: June 23, 2025
TL;DR¶
Generalist with a strong foundation in mathematics and coding, currently focusing on Generative AI.
Quick Links¶
- CV
- GenAI from first principles
- In the age of GenAI, tastes matter
- Writing samples
- Engineering projects
Professional Experience¶
- Meta – Ranking AI Research (RAIR) Applied ML Researcher working on state‑of‑the‑art Generative AI techniques for ads recommendation.
- Previous roles Autopilot systems · Cryptography & Blockchain protocols · Quantitative research.
Education¶
- M.S. Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology — Algorithms & Generative ML
- B.S. Computer Science & Applied Mathematics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University — Theoretical CS & Mathematics (Top‑2 CS program in Taiwan)
Some Facts¶
- Top 0.56 % (541/100 000+) in Google Code Jam 2020
- USD 9 000 prize at ETHGlobal Paris (1 400 participants, 321 projects)
- I enjoyed challenging myself with theoretical CS/ math courses (e.g. Quantum Computation and Quantum Information, Quantum Machine Learning, Advanced Algorithms and Uncertainty, Intractable Problems, Advanced Linear Algebra, Algebra)
Beyond Work¶
I grew up in Taipei, Taiwan (Mandarin name: 林彥彤 / Yan‑Tong Lin).
Hobbies¶
- Competitive multiplayer games
- Health & fitness
- Guitar & piano — My “Fight” acoustic guitar cover
- Travel — I was hosted by Antalpha Hacker House as a hacker during ETH CC in Paris
Web3 Addresses¶
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ytlin.eth
maxwill.sol