Xian Xu

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Director of Engineering at NexHealth

Menlo Park, California, United States

Overview

Xian Xu is the Director of Engineering at NexHealth, leading the development of future healthcare infrastructure. With an 18-year career at major tech companies like Meta and WhatsApp, he specializes in machine learning, data privacy, and large-scale systems. People who have worked with him describe him as an exceptional, talented, and passionate leader.

Outside of his technology focus, Xian maintains a personal blog where he writes extensively on U. S. law, philosophy, and politics. He has published detailed analyses on topics like birthright citizenship and Supreme Court cases, showcasing a deep interest in legal and societal structures.

He architected and built the A/B testing framework that is used by all of WhatsApp.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Infrastructure
Currently Director of Engineering at NexHealth, his main professional focus is building the future of healthcare data systems, specifically connecting diverse Electronic Health Records (EHR).
U. S. Law & Politics
He frequently posts detailed analyses of U. S. Supreme Court cases, tariffs, and constitutional law like birthright citizenship on his personal blog, indicating a strong personal passion.
Engineering Leadership
Has over nine years of management experience, leading organizations of up to 50 people at high-profile companies like Meta and WhatsApp.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2025
Director of Engineering at NexHealth
7-2024 - 5-2025
Senior Engineering Manager at Meta
9-2022 - 7-2024
Senior Engineering Manager at Meta
1-2017 - 9-2022
(Senior) Software Engineering Manager at WhatsApp Inc.
7-2014 - 1-2017
Staff Software Engineer at Facebook

Education

Ph.D. from University at Buffalo
B.E from University of Science and Technology of China

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Exp : 15 Location : Menlo Park, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at NexHealth
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Insights For Selling To Xian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Xian is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Xian

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Xian move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Xian take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Xian

Personality Compatibility


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