Karen Yeo
About Karen Yeo
Karen Yeo is a Director of Product with extensive experience in product management and engineering across various technology companies. She currently holds the position at Transifex and has previously worked at Aviso Inc, Ivanti, Inmobi, Lithium Technologies, and Paypal.
Current Role at Transifex
Karen Yeo serves as the Director of Product at Transifex, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing localization and translation processes. Her tenure at Transifex spans six years, during which she has played a key role in driving product innovation and aligning product offerings with market needs.
Previous Experience at Aviso Inc
Prior to her current role, Karen Yeo worked at Aviso Inc as the Director of Product Management from 2017 to 2018. Based in Redwood City, California, she focused on product management strategies that aimed to improve customer engagement and product usability. Her experience at Aviso provided her with insights into the dynamics of product management in a tech-driven environment.
Experience at Ivanti
Karen Yeo held the position of Director of Product at Ivanti from 2014 to 2017, located in South Jordan, Utah. During her three years at Ivanti, she was involved in product development and management, contributing to the company's efforts in delivering integrated IT solutions. Her role required a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends.
Educational Background in Actuarial Science
Karen Yeo studied at the University of Calgary, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in analytical and quantitative skills, which are essential in product management and development roles.
Engineering Leadership Roles
Before her product management career, Karen Yeo held several engineering leadership positions. She served as Director of Engineering at Inmobi for five months in 2012-2013 in Singapore, and at Lithium Technologies for ten months in 2013-2014 in San Francisco. Additionally, she worked at PayPal in various managerial roles from 2007 to 2012, focusing on mobile software and user interface development. These experiences contributed to her comprehensive understanding of technology and product development.