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Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Biography Revised: 8/4/2003
Career Data Updated: 3/26/2006
Biography
Gao Qunyao, male, Han nationality, graduated from Harbin Technical University with bachelor and master's degrees in engineering. In addition, he holds a master's of engineering degree from the University of California and a doctorate degree from both University of California and Harbin Technical University. He was a research fellow at the University of Iowa.
Gao began his professional career in 1989 and worked as a research fellow at the Computer Structure Analysis Research Corporation where he participated in the NASTRAN commercial code project. A veteran of the software industry, he managed marketing and distribution for MSC/PDA Company and was responsible for developing major markets in Asia. Gao then held the president's post with AutoDesk where he oversaw business expansion, marketing, and sales for the greater China region.
In 2000, Gao joined Microsoft China as president and general manager, remaining there for two years. He is a partner for WIIG in their China region office.
