Yong Cheng Toh
About Yong Cheng Toh
Yong Cheng Toh is a Staff Software Engineer at Xendit, with a background in software engineering and product design. He advocates for Agile Development and emphasizes user experience in technology, drawing from his diverse work experience across various companies and educational institutions.
Work at Xendit
Yong Cheng Toh has been employed at Xendit as a Staff Software Engineer since 2019. He is based in Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia. In this role, he contributes to the company's software development initiatives, focusing on enhancing user experience and product functionality.
Previous Experience at Skyscanner
Prior to joining Xendit, Yong Cheng Toh worked at Skyscanner from 2016 to 2019 as a Software Engineer and Data Engineer. His tenure at the company took place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, where he was involved in various software development projects.
Education and Expertise
Yong Cheng Toh studied at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Design and Information Systems from 2012 to 2015. He also studied Product Design at Zhejiang University in 2013 and attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and product development.
Advocacy for Agile Development and User Experience
Yong Cheng Toh advocates for Agile Development philosophies and emphasizes User Experience Design. He believes in the significance of minimalistic and simplistic designs in product development, arguing that user experience is crucial for maximizing the potential of technologies.
Background in Education Technology
Yong Cheng Toh has a strong interest in Education Technology, which complements his skills in software engineering, product development, machine learning, and neural networks. His background includes various roles that reflect his commitment to enhancing educational tools and technologies.