Shawn Huang, Cfa
About Shawn Huang, Cfa
Shawn Huang is a Senior Product Manager at Handshake, where he leads the development of core consumer products. He has extensive experience in product management and finance, having worked at various companies including 36paths, PayPal, and Scotiabank.
Current Role at Handshake
Shawn Huang serves as a Senior Product Manager at Handshake, a company valued at $3.5 billion. Since joining in 2022, he has led the development of core consumer products. His focus includes enhancing features such as the home feed, social features, content management, saved tabs, reminders, skills-based hiring, and alumni events. These developments span both mobile and web platforms, targeting users in the US and the UK.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his role at Handshake, Shawn Huang held several product management positions. He was a Senior Product Manager at ACV Auctions from 2020 to 2022 and worked at Scotiabank as a Product Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Product Manager at Overbond from 2016 to 2018. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in managing product development and strategy.
Educational Background
Shawn Huang has a strong educational foundation in business. He earned a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Toronto. He also holds a Bachelor of Business with Distinction from the University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Shanghai University. This diverse academic background supports his professional endeavors in finance and product management.
Early Career and Internships
Shawn Huang began his career with various internships that provided him with foundational experience in finance and risk analysis. He worked as a Credit Risk Analyst Intern at PayPal in Shanghai from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed internships at HSBC and ZF Group in 2012. These roles helped him develop skills relevant to his later positions in investment banking and product management.
Interests and Areas of Focus
Shawn Huang has expressed a keen interest in several sectors, including education, finance, marketplace dynamics, real estate, and recruiting. His diverse interests align with his professional experience and inform his approach to product management, particularly in developing solutions that address user needs across these fields.