Mandy Ruizhi Cooke
About Mandy Ruizhi Cooke
Mandy Ruizhi Cooke is a Product Manager at Equus Software, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in international taxation and software project management, with previous roles at EY and Equus Software.
Current Role as Product Manager
Mandy Ruizhi Cooke currently holds the position of Product Manager at Equus Software, a role she has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, she oversees the development and management of B2B tax software products. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that software solutions meet client needs and industry standards. Working remotely, she applies her extensive knowledge of global mobility and compensation programs to enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience at Equus Software
Prior to her current role, Mandy worked at Equus Software as a Senior Tax Analyst from 2018 to 2020. During her two years in this position, she focused on international taxation, which provided her with a solid foundation for her later responsibilities in product management. Her experience in this role contributed to her understanding of the complexities involved in tax software solutions.
Professional Background in Global Mobility
Mandy has a robust professional background in global mobility and compensation programs. Before joining Equus Software, she served as a Senior Associate in People Advisory Services at EY from 2014 to 2018. This four-year tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area allowed her to gain valuable insights into global mobility strategies, which she now leverages in her current role.
Educational Background
Mandy studied Business Administration and Management at Singapore Management University in 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University at Albany, SUNY, from 2009 to 2011. This educational foundation supports her expertise in taxation and management, which are critical to her roles in the software industry.
Technical Skills and Continuous Learning
Mandy has been actively enhancing her technical skills by studying Python programming through CBT Nuggets since 2018. Her experience encompasses all areas of the software development life cycle, including designing, building, testing, deploying, and managing projects. This technical proficiency complements her background in international taxation and global mobility.