Wenley Tong
About Wenley Tong
Wenley Tong is a Staff Software Engineer at Patch, where he has worked since 2023. He has prior experience at Gusto, Flexport, Square, and served as a teaching assistant at Princeton University, where he earned a B.S.E. in Computer Science.
Work at Patch
Wenley Tong has been employed at Patch as a Staff Software Engineer since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he contributes to software engineering projects and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech industry.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Patch, Wenley Tong worked at Gusto as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2022, accumulating four years of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. His career also includes a position at Flexport, where he served as a Software Engineer for one year from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked at Square as a Software Engineer for three years, from 2014 to 2017, further enhancing his technical skills and industry knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Wenley Tong studied at Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Computer Science from 2011 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and organizational design.
Background in Team Dynamics and Communication
Wenley Tong practices organizational design with a focus on incentive structures and communication networks. He applies empathy and nonviolent communication techniques in the workplace. His expertise includes forming high-performing teams and analyzing their dynamics, as well as utilizing strategic questioning to enhance team meetings and resolve disagreements.
Project Management Philosophy
Wenley Tong explores the balance between delivering immediate value and ensuring long-term success in projects. His approach to project management emphasizes the importance of both short-term achievements and sustainable growth.