Eric Yang
About Eric Yang
Eric Yang is a Principal Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in energy analysis and building design. He currently teaches Data Center Engineering at George Mason University and has held various engineering roles at organizations such as NORESCO, Amazon Web Services, and SmithGroup.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Eric Yang serves as the Principal Mechanical Engineer at Vantage Data Centers, a position he has held since 2022. His role focuses on the design and implementation of mechanical systems within data centers, emphasizing energy efficiency and performance. Located in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, Yang contributes to the company's commitment to sustainable building practices and innovative engineering solutions.
Education and Expertise
Eric Yang holds multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a Master's Degree from Syracuse University between 2002 and 2005 and a Master's Degree from Southeast University from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) at Yangzhou University from 1995 to 1999. His expertise includes energy analysis, building design, performance contracting, and energy audits, with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.
Background
Eric Yang has a diverse professional background in mechanical engineering. He began his career as a Research Assistant/Engineer at Syracuse University from 2002 to 2005. He then worked at SmithGroup as a Mechanical Engineer from 2006 to 2009, followed by a position as an Energy Engineer at NORESCO from 2009 to 2017. Afterward, he served as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for one year in 2021-2022. In 2023, he joined George Mason University as Adjunct Faculty.
Teaching and Course Development
In his role as Adjunct Faculty at George Mason University, Eric Yang teaches a course on Data Center Engineering. This course integrates concepts from Mechanical, Electrical, and Computer Engineering disciplines, reflecting his extensive knowledge and experience in the field. His teaching aims to equip students with the skills necessary for modern engineering challenges in data center environments.