Hywel Wong
About Hywel Wong
Hywel Wong is a Senior Software Engineer at Klaviyo, specializing in Profiles. He has extensive experience in software engineering and payment processing systems, having previously held various roles at Twilio over six years.
Work at Klaviyo
Hywel Wong currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer, Profiles at Klaviyo. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development and management of backend services. His position is remote, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing him to leverage his expertise in software engineering and data workflow management.
Previous Experience at Twilio
Prior to joining Klaviyo, Hywel Wong worked at Twilio for a total of four years in various roles. He held the position of Tech Lead in both the Billing Payments and Twilio.org R&D teams. His tenure at Twilio included roles as a Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer in the Billing Platform, where he focused on payment processing systems and backend service development.
Education and Expertise
Hywel Wong holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley, which he completed in 2016. He also earned a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering & Science from Stanford University in 2012, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University in 2011. His educational background supports his dual expertise in software and environmental engineering.
Background in Technical Consulting
Before his roles in software engineering, Hywel Wong gained experience in technical consulting. He worked at Ramboll Environ as an Associate and served as a Product Development Intern at Verizon Open Innovation. His diverse background includes facilitating academic excellence workshops at Cornell University, showcasing his ability to lead and educate in technical environments.
Experience in Backend Development
Hywel Wong has significant experience in backend service development and data workflow management. His work has primarily focused on payment processing systems, where he has applied his technical skills to enhance service efficiency and reliability. This experience is foundational to his current role at Klaviyo.