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Yuanjun Yao

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Yuanjun Yao

Worked on performance optimization and correctness in large-scale machine learning systems, focusing on PyTorch repositories. In torchrec, delivered a data loading pipeline enhancement by moving enqueue_batch after the forward pass, which reduced PCIe bandwidth contention and improved training throughput and memory efficiency for recommender models. In FBGEMM, addressed FP4 quantization correctness by implementing architecture-specific CUDA instruction gating, ensuring proper build and runtime behavior on B200 GPUs. Demonstrated expertise in CUDA programming, C++, and low-level optimization, with a methodical approach to profiling, conditional compilation, and cross-architecture validation. The work contributed to more efficient and reliable GPU-based training pipelines.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

50%Features

Repository Contributions

2Total
Bugs
1
Commits
2
Features
1
Lines of code
31
Activity Months2

Your Network

3486 people

Work History

August 2025

1 Commits

Aug 1, 2025

Summary for Aug 2025: Delivered a critical FP4 quantization correctness fix in PyTorch FBGEMM by introducing architecture-specific CUDA instruction gating. Updated conditional compilation to enable instructions only on SM100A (B200A) and disable on base SM100 (B200). This ensures builds and runtime behavior are correct for the targeted B200 architecture, reducing miscompilation risk and production issues. Demonstrated solid cross-arch understanding and collaboration with CI to validate targeted builds.

May 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

May 1, 2025

May 2025 monthly summary for pytorch/torchrec: Focused on performance optimization of the training data loading pipeline to boost throughput and reduce hardware bandwidth pressure. Implemented a targeted change to data loading timing by moving enqueue_batch after the forward pass, reducing PCIe bandwidth contention. This optimization led to improved QPS and reduced peak HBM usage during training. No major bugs fixed this month in the TorchRec repo. Overall impact: higher training efficiency for large-scale recommender models, enabling faster iteration and cost-effective scaling. Technologies demonstrated include performance profiling, data pipeline optimization, PCIe bandwidth considerations, and Git-based change management.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability90.0%
Architecture90.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C++CUDAPython

Technical Skills

CUDA programmingGPU computingGPU programmingLow-level optimizationdistributed systemsperformance optimization

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

pytorch/torchrec

May 2025 May 2025
1 Month active

Languages Used

Python

Technical Skills

GPU programmingdistributed systemsperformance optimization

pytorch/FBGEMM

Aug 2025 Aug 2025
1 Month active

Languages Used

C++CUDA

Technical Skills

CUDA programmingGPU computingLow-level optimization