Gordon Y.
About Gordon Y.
Gordon Y. is a Software Engineer at Square, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in software engineering and management, with previous roles at companies such as Facebook, Kabam, and LexisNexis.
Work at Square
Gordon Y. has been employed at Square since 2017, initially serving as Team Lead until 2019 and then transitioning to the role of Software Engineer. In his current position, he has contributed to the growth of Square's Capital Business Financing product by leading the Merchant Experience team. His responsibilities include addressing technical challenges within the Weebly infrastructure team, specifically in build/release engineering and Kubernetes cluster administration. His tenure at Square spans five years, during which he has played a significant role in enhancing user experience and product functionality.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Square, Gordon Y. held various positions in software engineering and management. He worked at Kabam as an Engineering Manager and later as a Senior Engineering Manager, contributing to the development of social RPG games like Castle Age and Underworld Empire. His experience also includes a role at Facebook, where he was part of the Instagram Ads growth team, focusing on user adoption among small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, he worked at Phoenix Age and LexisNexis in multiple engineering roles, gaining extensive experience in software development and project leadership.
Education and Expertise
Gordon Y. holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from California State University-Sacramento, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis, completing his degree from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation in software development principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Career Progression
Gordon Y.'s career in software engineering began at LexisNexis, where he worked as a Software Engineer and later as Project Lead and Senior Solutions Engineer. He then moved to Phoenix Age, where he served as a Senior Software Engineer. His subsequent roles at Kabam and Facebook further advanced his career, allowing him to take on leadership positions and contribute to significant projects. His diverse experience across different companies and roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in software engineering and team management.