Yifei Qian
About Yifei Qian
Yifei Qian serves as the Director of IT at Hearst, where he has implemented a cloud strategy and coordinated global ERP projects. He has a background in computer software engineering and has held various IT management roles in companies like Pepsi-Cola and Coca-Cola.
Work at Hearst
Yifei Qian has served as the Director of IT at Hearst since 2019. In this role, Qian has implemented a comprehensive cloud strategy, migrating core applications such as ERP, OMS, and OA to AWS. This migration aimed to enhance the availability of IT services across the organization. Additionally, Qian coordinated the global rollout of ERP templates, transitioning from local systems to a unified global framework. Qian also developed metrics to evaluate vendor performance, ensuring effective management of vendor relationships.
Education and Expertise
Yifei Qian studied at 复旦大学, where Qian earned a master's degree in 计算机软件工程 from 2009 to 2011. This educational background provided a foundation in software engineering principles and practices, contributing to Qian's expertise in IT management and systems optimization.
Background
Prior to joining Hearst, Yifei Qian worked at 可口可乐公司 as a Group Capability Manager in IT from 2012 to 2017. In this position, Qian managed logistics systems that supported business operations across multiple warehouses in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. Qian also held the role of Senior IT Manager at Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Company Ltd. from 2017 to 2018, where Qian optimized subscription and logistics systems for integration with e-commerce platforms.
Achievements in IT Management
Yifei Qian has led significant IT initiatives throughout their career. Notably, Qian was responsible for gathering business requirements for the SFA project, which involved selecting appropriate products and vendors. Qian's work in optimizing logistics systems and integrating them with e-commerce platforms has contributed to improved operational efficiency and service quality.