Yilong(tom) Cheng
About Yilong(tom) Cheng
Yilong (Tom) Cheng is a Senior Manager of Discovery Partnerships at Branch, with a background in business development and product marketing across several prominent companies, including Lenovo and LinkedIn. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and has experience in backend development and commercial negotiation.
Current Role at Branch
Yilong Cheng serves as the Senior Manager of Discovery Partnerships at Branch. He has held this position since 2021, working in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, China. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships and enhancing discovery initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Lenovo
Yilong Cheng worked at Lenovo in various roles from 2014 to 2017. He served as a Business Development & Product Operation Manager from 2014 to 2015, followed by a position as a Business Development Manager from 2015 to 2016. He then transitioned to the role of 4P Product Marketing Manager for one year in 2016. His work involved product marketing strategies and business development in the consumer electronics sector.
Experience at LinkedIn
From 2017 to 2021, Yilong Cheng was employed at LinkedIn China as a Business Development Manager. During his four-year tenure, he contributed to business growth and partnership development in the Chinese market, focusing on expanding LinkedIn's presence and offerings.
Educational Background
Yilong Cheng has a strong educational background in Computer Science. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Beihang University from 2006 to 2010. He then pursued a Master’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Southern California from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Shenzhen Senior High School, where he achieved a Master of Science.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yilong Cheng possesses technical skills in backend development and Java coding. His expertise extends to commercial negotiation and account management, particularly within the consumer electronics and Internet sectors. He has experience in Go-to-Market business planning and product marketing integration, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.