Michelle Yang
@michelleyang1
Experienced technology and delivery leader with a focus on Agile.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned technology and delivery leader with over 15 years of experience in software development, Agile delivery, and team management. My career has been marked by a proven track record of leading cross-functional squads and driving large-scale platform transformations. I have a strong focus on enhancing engineering effectiveness through the development of internal developer platforms (IDPs) and have successfully delivered foundational cloud infrastructure initiatives that support scalability and security.
Throughout my career, I have been passionate about applying emerging technologies, such as AI, to improve productivity and work-life integration. I am an ICF-trained life coach, which allows me to blend human-centered leadership with technical strategy effectively. My experience spans various roles, including Senior Delivery Lead at REA Group and Delivery Principal at Nimble, where I have managed end-to-end delivery processes and facilitated Agile practices across teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Delivery Lead/Delivery Lead
REA Group
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Led end-to-end delivery across REA's Global Technology and Proptrack divisions, supporting internal developer productivity and external property data services. Delivered foundational cloud infrastructure initiatives and a Kubernetes-powered Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to enhance scalability, security, and automated deployment processes.
Delivery Principal
Nimble Australia
Jul 2020 - Present (5 years)
Led delivery of key initiatives during Nimble's shift from traditional lending to real-time digital finance. Partnered with the executive team to define and deliver the product roadmap, managing end-to-end delivery from requirements to release milestones.
API Product Manager
Airwallex
Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Led the API product roadmap and improved developer experience for a global payments platform. Owned API product strategy and release planning, collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Architects to implement consistent API standards.
Business Analyst/Product Owner
Axsesstoday
May 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Led two core product initiatives during Axsesstoday's shift to a tech-driven lending model. Owned delivery of LOS (B2B portal) and OneAxsess (loan assessment tool) from concept to release, conducting requirements gathering, wireframes, and story breakdowns.
Business Analyst/On-site Delivery Anchor
ThoughtWorks Australia
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Led on-site delivery and stakeholder alignment for enterprise clients in the insurance and real estate sectors. Acted as an anchor between Melbourne and Chengdu teams, aligning on scope, priorities, and RAIDs, and delivered a B2C customer portal aggregating financial data.
Senior Quality Analyst/Business Analyst/Women in Technology Team Lead
ThoughtWorks China
Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 6 months)
Held hybrid roles across QA, BA, and Delivery for clients in real estate, telecom, insurance, finance, and healthcare. Led delivery and analysis for web portals, APIs, and internal platforms across distributed teams, owning end-to-end testing strategies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Xi’an University of Technology
Master & Bachelor of Software Engineering, Software Engineering
Completed a dual degree program focusing on software engineering principles and practices. Gained comprehensive knowledge in software development, system design, and project management.
Monash University
Unknown, Unknown
Engaged in an initiative focused on promoting change and addressing life-related matters. Contributed to community efforts and personal development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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