Wesley Yu
About Wesley Yu
Wesley Yu is an Engineering Director at MetaLab, where he has worked since 2020, bringing extensive experience in regulated industries such as healthcare and finance. He has a strong background in software engineering and project management, having held various roles at MetaLab and other organizations in Victoria, British Columbia.
Work at MetaLab
Wesley Yu has been serving as the Engineering Director at MetaLab since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for creating technical architecture design and implementation plans for software projects. He collaborates with sales and business development teams to scope, pitch, and secure multi-million dollar design and engineering programs. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at MetaLab, including Engineering Lead and Full Stack Engineer, contributing to the company's growth and success.
Education and Expertise
Wesley Yu holds an Associate's Degree in Business Administration & Marketing from Camosun College, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Communications from Royal Roads University in 2014. Additionally, he studied Web Development at Lighthouse Labs in 2015 and obtained a Diploma in Visual Communications from the Western Academy of Photography in 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and project management.
Background
Wesley Yu has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. He began his career in media as a Talk Show Producer and Promotions and Community Relations Coordinator at Bell Media. He transitioned to technology, serving as a Teaching Assistant at Lighthouse Labs and later as a Senior Software Engineer at Sensu, Inc. His experience spans highly regulated industries, including healthcare, education, finance, and real estate.
Mentorship and Leadership
At MetaLab, Wesley Yu plays a significant role in mentoring principal and senior engineers, as well as engineering leads. He focuses on guiding them through projects and supporting their professional development. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and knowledge sharing, which contributes to building a strong engineering team.
Client Account Growth
Wesley Yu has successfully grown existing client accounts at MetaLab from quarter million to multi-million dollars in revenue. His ability to humanize complex technological and legal processes in digital products aids in building strong client relationships and ensuring project success.