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Oct 26, 2017 · Backend Development

From Data Platform Battles to AI Dreams: A Senior Engineer’s 3‑Year Journey at Alibaba

A senior Alibaba engineer reflects on three years of building a large‑scale data platform, tackling distributed rate‑limiting challenges, leading cross‑regional projects, and pursuing AI research, while sharing personal insights on career growth, technical problem‑solving, and the value of continuous learning.