Joe Yang
About Joe Yang
Joe Yang serves as the Head of Engineering for the API Platform at Next Pathway Inc. and has been a Senior Enterprise Architect at Scotiabank since 2014, bringing over a decade of experience in IT architecture and engineering.
Work at Next Pathway Inc.
Joe Yang has served as the Head of Engineering for the API Platform at Next Pathway Inc. since 2012. In this role, he oversees the engineering team and is responsible for the development and implementation of API solutions. His leadership has contributed to the company's focus on providing data transformation and integration solutions.
Current Role at Scotiabank
Since 2014, Joe Yang has worked as a Senior Enterprise Architect at Scotiabank in the Toronto, Canada Area. His responsibilities include defining IT strategy and architecture roadmaps, particularly in the areas of Microservices, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and Machine Learning. His extensive expertise supports the bank's technology initiatives.
Education and Certifications
Joe Yang holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Wuhan University. He has achieved several professional certifications, including SOA Certified Architect, TOGAF 9 Certified Enterprise Architect, PMP Certified, and Google Cloud Certified Professional - Data Engineer. His educational background and certifications reflect his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Joe Yang held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Senior Solutions Architect at Manulife Financial from 2012 to 2014 and as a Sr. Consultant - Solutions Architect at Banque Laurentienne for a brief period in 2012. His earlier experience includes roles at Rogers Communications Inc. as an IT Architect and at Huawei as an Application Architect/Engineer.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Joe Yang possesses strong skills in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) governance, programming, and data technologies. He is proficient in JEE, .NET, Big Data technologies, and various cloud computing platforms, including AWS and Google Cloud. His expertise extends to Microservices, Spring Cloud, and Enterprise Architecture, making him a versatile professional in the IT field.