Michelle Yuan, MBA
About Michelle Yuan, MBA
Michelle Yuan is a Senior Business Operations Lead at IDEO, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in finance and operations, holding an MBA from San Jose State University and experience in various roles at IDEO since 2015.
Work at IDEO
Michelle Yuan has held multiple positions at IDEO since 2015. She began her tenure as an Accounts Receivable Specialist, where she worked for one year. She then progressed to the role of AR & Revenue Manager, serving for three years until 2018. After a brief hiatus, she returned to IDEO as a Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist for six months in 2015. Following this, she took on the position of Finance Manager from 2019 to 2021. Currently, she serves as the Sr. Business Operations Lead, a role she has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Yuan earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from San Jose State University, completing the program from 2020 to 2022. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the same institution, studying from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she enhanced her skill set in Data Analytics through a program at General Assembly in 2018, which lasted for 11 months.
Background
Before joining IDEO, Michelle Yuan worked at Vetco as a Rig Manager from 2009 to 2012 in Fremont, CA. This role contributed to her operational and management experience. Her career at IDEO began in 2015, where she transitioned through various finance and operations-related roles, reflecting her expertise in business operations and financial management.
Professional Experience Timeline
Michelle Yuan's professional journey includes several key roles. She started at IDEO in 2015 as an Accounts Receivable Specialist, then became AR & Revenue Manager until 2018. After a short break, she returned as a Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist for six months. She then served as Finance Manager from 2019 to 2021 before becoming Sr. Business Operations Lead in 2021. Prior to IDEO, she worked as a Rig Manager at Vetco from 2009 to 2012.