Summary
Vanessa Li is a freelance software developer based in San Francisco with 11 years of experience specializing in C++, MATLAB, and real-time audio systems. She combines software engineering with architectural acoustics and psychoacoustics, focusing on binaural models and speech intelligibility to deliver audio-aware applications. Her career spans roles at Avid Technology, Rdio, Pandora, and the Spatial Sound Institute, where she contributed to scalable audio software and immersive sound research. Since 2018 she has been freelancing, leveraging her interdisciplinary background to build robust, low-latency audio solutions. She holds a B.Mus Honours from McGill and an M.Sc. in Architectural Sciences from Rensselaer, reflecting a rare blend of music, science, and engineering. Vanessa's work exemplifies translating advanced acoustic research into practical software that enhances listening experiences.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
M.Sc. Architectural Sciences, M.Sc. Architectural Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
B.Mus. Honours, B.Mus. Honours at McGill University