Zhang Song
About Zhang Song
Zhang Song serves as the Managing Director of ThoughtWorks China, where he has led significant consulting and delivery projects since 2007. He has extensive international experience and has contributed to the growth of the company's operations and service offerings in China.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Zhang Song has served as the Managing Director of ThoughtWorks China since 2007. In this role, he has been instrumental in creating a new engagement model for consulting and delivery projects. He has led the delivery of multi-million-dollar projects with budgets reaching up to $8 million, utilizing distributed teams to enhance project efficiency. His leadership has facilitated the launch and growth of new services, including Continuous Design (UX), contributing to the company's expansion and service diversification.
Education and Expertise
Zhang Song holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Technology from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education with an MBA from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, studying there from 2002 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in technology and business management, which he applies in his current role at ThoughtWorks.
Background
Zhang Song has extensive international experience, having worked in countries such as Singapore, Russia, and India. This experience has allowed him to collaborate with diverse teams and individuals from various nationalities. Prior to his tenure at ThoughtWorks, he worked at CSC as a Solution Architect and Project Leader from 1999 to 2002 in Singapore, and at Eastcom as a Project Manager and Post-sales Service Manager from 2003 to 2004 in Shanghai, China.
Achievements
Zhang Song has played a significant role in the organizational transformation of an R&D center with over 1,000 engineers, focusing on improving product Time-To-Market. He has established partnerships with consulting firms to enhance product distribution and deployment channels. Additionally, he contributed to the growth of a multinational company's operations in China, expanding its workforce from 20 to 500 people across several cities, including Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai, and Wuhan.
Publications
Zhang Song is the author of 'Lean Software Measurement', a publication that reflects his insights and expertise in software development and project management. This work contributes to the body of knowledge in the field and showcases his commitment to advancing industry practices.