HYHaijiao Yao
@haijiaoyao
Strategic technology leader with 14 years of global engineering experience.
SwedenWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic and results-driven Technology Leader with over 14 years of global experience in leading high-performing engineering teams across Europe, Asia, and Australia. My expertise lies in scaling software organizations, driving digital transformation, and delivering impactful product innovations in fast-paced environments. I have a proven ability to align technology strategy with business goals to achieve revenue growth, operational efficiency, and organizational excellence.
Currently, I serve as a Senior Engineering Manager at Voi AB, where I lead cross-functional product teams in building the Voi App. My role involves driving improvements in product discovery and agile workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality releases. Previously, I have held engineering management positions at Volvo Cars and Klarna Bank, where I successfully oversaw teams that contributed significantly to revenue growth and employee satisfaction. My leadership style emphasizes coaching, development, and the implementation of tech excellence initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Engineering Manager
Voi AB
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Led two cross-functional product teams responsible for the Voi App, enhancing product discovery and agile workflows. Introduced dual-track discovery and the triple diamond process to streamline delivery and ensure timely, high-quality releases.
Engineering Manager
Volvo Cars
May 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Oversaw two teams delivering B2B solutions for Fleet Business, contributing to a 28.6% YoY revenue boost. Established four new teams, implemented engineering playbooks, tech radars, and data metrics dashboards, and improved employee satisfaction from 63% to 89%.
Engineering Manager
Klarna Bank
May 2019 - May 2022 (3 years)
Directed three teams on the Klarna app, focusing on revenue-driving initiatives and engineering culture, delivering features responsible for over 11M+ SEK annual revenue. Implemented inclusive hiring and team development strategies.
VP of Engineering
AJZ Co
May 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)
Oversaw three engineering teams totaling over 50 engineers, developing K-12 education software. Led an agile transformation that resulted in a 40% increase in investor funding.
Tech Lead / Senior Engineer
Yahoo! Australia
May 2017 - May 2018 (1 year)
Built high-scale CMS platforms for major media outlets including 7News and 7Sports. Utilized various technologies to ensure robust and efficient content delivery systems.
Tech Lead / Senior Engineer
ThoughtWorks
Jun 2011 - May 2015 (3 years 11 months)
Advanced from Junior to Tech Lead, contributing to high-impact systems including PwC's enterprise accounting platform 'Tiger'. Coached new talent through the ThoughtWorks University program.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Beijing Information Science & Technology University
Bachelor Degree, Computer Science & Technology
Studied core principles of computer science and technology. Gained foundational knowledge in programming, data structures, and software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SwedenAuthorized to work in
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