Yang Liu
About Yang Liu
Yang Liu serves as the Head of Business Unit and Principal Consultant at Thoughtworks in Xi'an, China, where he has worked since 2019. He possesses extensive experience in cloud-native application architecture, data lake design, and agile software development.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Yang Liu has been with ThoughtWorks since 2014, holding various positions over the years. Currently, he serves as the Head of Business Unit and Principal Consultant, a role he has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, he was the Head of Business Unit and Lead Consultant from 2019. His tenure at ThoughtWorks has been marked by a focus on digital transformation initiatives, where he leads a team of over 160 members. Before becoming a Head of Business Unit, he worked as a Technical Principal and Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Yang Liu holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering from Chang'an University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education at the UBC Sauder School of Business, earning an MBA from 2020 to 2022. His expertise includes cloud-native application architecture design, data lake design, and data pipeline development. He also possesses a deep understanding of agile software development and microservice architecture.
Background
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Yang Liu worked as a Senior Web Application Developer at Dict.cn in Shanghai from 2011 to 2012. His early career experience in web application development laid the foundation for his later roles in consulting and business leadership. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on technology and business transformation.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role as Head of Business Unit at ThoughtWorks, Yang Liu leads a large team dedicated to digital transformation projects. His leadership encompasses strategic planning and execution, ensuring that the team effectively addresses client needs and drives innovation. His experience in managing diverse teams contributes to the successful implementation of complex technology solutions.