I am a Product Strategy & Operations leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling products in dynamic, global environments
I'm driven by the belief that the best e-commerce platforms don't just transact; they create experiences. My focus is on designing the foundational systems and product solutions that empower sellers to forge those meaningful connections with their customers.
At TikTok Shop, I put this philosophy into practice. In preparation for the US market launch, I led the seller experience initiative that increased our seller onboarding success rate by 59%. This operational improvement was critical to supporting a 10x increase in weekly seller registrations and building a healthy top-of-funnel. I thrive on leading these complex, cross-functional programs, from ensuring regulatory compliance for the U.S. INFORM Act to developing new GTM strategies, that bridge the gap between product, engineering, and the end-user.
Looking forward, I am most passionate about building intelligent systems where AI augments human capabilities. I'm particularly interested in leveraging AI not just for analytics, but for creating smarter, more intuitive user workflows and interventions. My goal is to build products that solve problems in a way that feels less automated and more assisted.
Having worked and built teams across North America, Asia, and Europe, I've learned that empathy is the ultimate tool for breaking down cross-cultural barriers. I believe the best solutions are found when you can genuinely connect with both your customers and your colleagues, a principle I find just as true in a boardroom as when breaking bread or sharing music.
TikTok
Shanghai, Seattle
2021 - current
TikTok Shop is a rapidly growing platform that allows users to buy products directly within the TikTok app. It offers an engaging, entertainment-focused shopping experience through personalized recommendations, creator driven commerce, and interactive shopping.
As a Product Operations Manager, I sit at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Platform Governance, and Seller Marketing. I have driven the successful launches of multiple impactful solutions that drove seller engagement with product features, increased adherence to governance policies, and accelerated the speed and satisfaction with platform services.
Amazon
Shanghai
2020 - 2021
Amazon Global Selling helps hundreds of thousands of individuals and business reach new customers around the globe. The China Global Selling team works with China-based sellers to grow on Amazon’s overseas marketplaces.
As a Strategy and Operations Program Manager for China Global Selling, I managed business planning and reporting processes for the Existing Seller Management team. In addition, I lead the development and implementation of multiple data driven projects including a machine learning tool to optimize seller opportunities, driving an 8-figure platform GMV increase, and a comprehensive audit tool to manage systemic data leakage risk.
Disney Parks and Experiences
Shanghai
2017 - 2020
Disney Parks and Experiences are the physical locations where the the magic of Disney entertainment comes to life and dreams really do come true.
As the Manager of Revenue Management for Retail and Restaurants, I was responsible for the unique challenge of balancing creativity, operations capability, and profitability as we worked to bring the Disneyland experience to the first ever Disney resort in mainland China. Working towards the goal of creating an authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese experienced, I launched numerous projects including the hugely successful expansion of the Duffy and Friends portfolio which saw an 400+% increase in the share of retail revenue in two years.
Samsung Electronics
Seoul
2014 - 2017
As a Business Development Manager for Samsung SmartThings and Samsung Connect Auto, I developed and tested go-to-market strategies for Internet of Things service businesses being incubated by the Samsung Mobile division. I established cross functional relationships with hardware and software R&D teams, sales, and marketing to develop industry partnerships, including a collaborative demonstration with Fiat-Chrysler at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
In addition, I worked in the Global Strategy Group, which is an internal consulting office reporting to the Samsung Group chairman. I completed a number of studies around channel management / ecommerce as well as corporate acquisition, partnership, and divestiture, providing insights that informed key strategic decisions.
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Outside of work, I enjoy playing music with my daughter, especially as we learn how to play a variety of simple and fun instruments (harmonica, ukulele, cajon, melodica, Chinese bamboo flute). Also, on the weekends I also enjoy refining my repertoire of “night market” street food recipes. Finally, I prioritize my health and fitness, and I am currently focusing on the “centenarian decathlon” as described by Peter Attia.