Yichen Wang
About Yichen Wang
Yichen Wang is a Junior Product Manager at BuildDirect Technologies in Vancouver, Canada, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University and has experience in product management and social media strategy.
Work at BuildDirect
Yichen Wang has been employed at BuildDirect Technologies as a Junior Product Manager since 2022. In this role, Wang contributes to product development and management within the company, which is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and improve user experience.
Education and Expertise
Yichen Wang holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he earned a Master of Arts in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This diverse educational background equips Wang with a blend of technical and communication skills, beneficial for his role in product management.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining BuildDirect, Yichen Wang worked as a Product Manager Intern at AyyGo for three months in 2021 to 2022. This experience provided him with practical insights into product management processes. Additionally, he served as a Center Liaison Officer at Dipont Education from 2018 to 2021, where he gained experience in client relations and operational support.
Soccer Blogging and Analysis
Yichen Wang writes soccer game analyses and shares Major League Soccer (MLS) news with Chinese readers as a soccer blogger. This activity demonstrates his passion for soccer and his ability to engage with a specific audience through written content.
Achievements in SaaS and Social Media Growth
Wang launched a subscription-based SaaS platform aimed at college and career guidance, which resulted in a 30% increase in university admission rates. He also successfully expanded social media subscriptions for a counseling office from 200 to 3,500 in six months by implementing a Go-To-Market strategy.