Lin Yuan
About Lin Yuan
Lin Yuan serves as the General Manager and Head of the Shanghai Technology and Analytics Center at Afterpay. With a background that includes senior roles at eBay and PayPal, he has extensive experience in technology and risk management.
Current Role at Afterpay
Lin Yuan serves as the General Manager and Head of the Shanghai Technology and Analytics Center at Afterpay. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technology initiatives and analytics operations within the Shanghai office. His leadership focuses on enhancing the company's technological capabilities and driving data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Prior to his current position, Lin Yuan worked at PayPal as the Director of Seller Risk Management from 2011 to 2020. During his nine years at PayPal, he managed risk assessment strategies and developed systems to mitigate seller-related risks, contributing to the overall security and integrity of the platform.
Experience at eBay
Lin Yuan began his career at eBay, where he served as a Senior Business System Analyst from 2007 to 2011. In this role, he focused on analyzing business systems and processes to improve operational efficiency. His work in Shanghai contributed to eBay's strategic initiatives in the region.
Education and Expertise
Lin Yuan holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Tongji University, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in technology and analytics, which supports his roles in various organizations throughout his career.
Early Career at The Dow Chemical Company
Before joining eBay, Lin Yuan worked as a Software Engineer at The Dow Chemical Company from 2006 to 2007. In this position, he contributed to software development projects, applying his technical skills in a corporate environment.