Cindia Wong
About Cindia Wong
Cindia Wong is a Senior Product Manager in the Licensing Group at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in product management, design, and development, with previous roles at NBCUniversal and other companies.
Current Role at The New York Times
Cindia Wong serves as the Senior Product Manager for the Licensing Group at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing products related to licensing, ensuring that they meet the needs of the organization and its clients. Her work involves collaboration with various departments to align product offerings with compliance standards, including technology and data privacy.
Previous Experience at NBCUniversal, Inc.
Cindia Wong worked at NBCUniversal, Inc. in two roles. From 2009 to 2014, she served as a Senior UX Designer, where she contributed to user experience strategies. Prior to that, she was a Product Manager in the Publishing division for one year in 2014. Her experience at NBCUniversal provided her with a solid foundation in product management and user experience design.
Professional Background in Design and Development
Cindia Wong has a diverse background in design and development. She worked as a Designer at Net Technologies from 2000 to 2001 and at Scott Kay, Inc. from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she served as a Front End Developer/Designer (Consultant) for The Nation from 2006 to 2008. Her roles have involved creating user-centered designs and ensuring compliance with various standards.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Cindia Wong studied at Pratt Institute, where she earned two degrees in Computer Graphics. She achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) between 1996 and 2000. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in graphic design and technical skills, which she has applied throughout her career.
Key Projects and Contributions
During her tenure at The New York Times, Cindia Wong managed the concept-to-launch of nytlicensing.com, which significantly improved search response time by 61%. She also integrated an ecommerce platform using WorldPay, optimizing B2B payment flows for the Licensing Group. These projects highlight her ability to enhance user experience and streamline operations.