Yoyo Chen
About Yoyo Chen
Yoyo Chen serves as the City Manager at Citymapper, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in transforming location data into solutions for urban mobility and has a strong background in operations and urban planning.
Work at Citymapper
Yoyo Chen has served as City Manager at Citymapper since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing urban mobility through innovative solutions. Her responsibilities include managing city operations and developing strategies that leverage location data to improve transportation services. Under her leadership, Citymapper aims to create more efficient and user-friendly urban environments.
Organizing Geodesign TPE Meetup
Yoyo Chen organizes Geodesign TPE, a monthly meetup in Taipei that has grown to over 500 members. This event focuses on topics such as maps, data visualization, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The meetup serves as a platform for professionals and enthusiasts to share knowledge and collaborate on projects related to geodesign and urban planning.
Previous Experience at HERE Technologies
Yoyo Chen worked at HERE Technologies in various roles. She was a Local Map Operations Analyst II from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to map data accuracy and quality. Later, she served as a Senior Local Data Intelligence Analyst for seven months in 2019, focusing on data-driven insights. Her experience at HERE Technologies provided her with a strong foundation in location data analysis.
Experience in Operations Management
Yoyo Chen has held several positions in operations management. She worked as a Senior Operations Associate at Deliveroo for six months in 2019, where she focused on performance and planning. Following that, she served as Operations Manager at Pickupp from 2020 to 2021, overseeing operations in Taiwan. These roles enhanced her skills in optimizing operational efficiency and service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Yoyo Chen earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Planning from National Cheng Kung University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. During her academic career, she also worked as a Research Assistant for two years, gaining valuable research experience. Her education and expertise center around transforming location data into practical solutions for urban mobility and enhancing urban living.