Yu Chen
About Yu Chen
Yu Chen is the Vice President of Product Management & Engineering at ClimateAI and co-founder, COO, and CPO at Fintary. With extensive experience in product management and engineering, Chen has held various leadership roles at companies such as Oracle, Shopping.com, and STRATIM.
Current Role at ClimateAI
Yu Chen serves as the Vice President of Product Management & Engineering at ClimateAI. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and engineering strategies. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to its mission of leveraging technology to address climate change challenges. His leadership focuses on aligning product initiatives with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Yu Chen has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He held the position of Senior Director of Product Management at TubeMogul, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he worked at MerchantCircle as Director of Product Management for seven months in 2010. His role at STRATIM as VP of Product Management lasted from 2015 to 2020, where he played a key role in product strategy and execution.
Software Development Background
Yu Chen's career began in software development. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at Oracle Corp from 2002 to 2006, followed by a similar role at Shopping.com from 2006 to 2008. His experience in software development laid the foundation for his transition into product management, where he utilized his technical expertise to drive product innovation.
Educational Background
Yu Chen studied at Cornell University, where he earned a Master's degree in Computer Science from 2001 to 2002. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills and knowledge, which he has applied throughout his career in both software development and product management.
Entrepreneurial Venture at Fintary
In 2023, Yu Chen co-founded Fintary, where he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer. This role marks a new chapter in his career, focusing on building and scaling innovative solutions within the fintech space. His experience in product management is instrumental in guiding Fintary's product strategy.