
Yangming worked on the vllm-project/vllm-ascend repository, delivering support for the Qwen3.5 Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model on Ascend devices. He implemented quantization configuration using Python, integrating ModelSlim to optimize model inference and throughput. His work included a Triton kernel fix that addressed operator precedence and memory safety in fused_gdn_gating, preventing out-of-bounds access and improving backend reliability. Yangming provided CI validation guidance to ensure robust deployment of Qwen3.5 MoE configurations. This engineering effort focused on backend enablement, leveraging deep learning and model optimization skills to unlock efficient, memory-safe MoE inference for production workloads on Ascend hardware.
March 2026 monthly summary for vllm-ascend: Delivered Qwen3.5 MoE model support on Ascend devices, including quantization configuration and a Triton kernel fix to enhance performance and prevent memory issues. Implemented changes enable reliable MoE inference on Ascend hardware with ModelSlim quantization and addressed a critical kernel bug in fused_gdn_gating. CI guidance was provided to validate Qwen3.5 MoE configurations. No user-facing changes were introduced; the work focuses on enabling robust backend support that unlocks higher throughput for MoE workloads.
March 2026 monthly summary for vllm-ascend: Delivered Qwen3.5 MoE model support on Ascend devices, including quantization configuration and a Triton kernel fix to enhance performance and prevent memory issues. Implemented changes enable reliable MoE inference on Ascend hardware with ModelSlim quantization and addressed a critical kernel bug in fused_gdn_gating. CI guidance was provided to validate Qwen3.5 MoE configurations. No user-facing changes were introduced; the work focuses on enabling robust backend support that unlocks higher throughput for MoE workloads.

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