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Hi, I'm Luke Yang, a passionate Software Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in software development and team leadership. I thrive on building high-performing agile teams, fostering growth, and delivering innovative software solutions that make a real impact. My journey has taken me through various industries, where I've driven product excellence and mentored top-tier talent to achieve organizational success. I love empowering teams and creating collaborative environments where innovation flourishes. Whether transforming underperforming units or pioneering new tech-driven initiatives, my focus remains on people and continuous improvement. I'm always excited to connect, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.…Hi, I'm Luke Yang, a passionate Software Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in software development and team leadership. I thrive on building high-performing agile teams, fostering growth, and delivering innovative software solutions that make a real impact. My journey has taken me through various industries, where I've driven product excellence and mentored top-tier talent to achieve organizational success. I love empowering teams and creating collaborative environments where innovation flourishes. Whether transforming underperforming units or pioneering new tech-driven initiatives, my focus remains on people and continuous improvement. I'm always excited to connect, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

Luke Yang

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Hi, I'm Luke Yang, a passionate Software Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in software development and team leadership. I thrive on building high-performing agile teams, fostering growth, and delivering innovative software solutions that make a real impact. My journey has taken me through various industries, where I've driven product excellence and mentored top-tier talent to achieve organizational success. I love empowering teams and creating collaborative environments where innovation flourishes. Whether transforming underperforming units or pioneering new tech-driven initiatives, my focus remains on people and continuous improvement. I'm always excited to connect, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.…Hi, I'm Luke Yang, a passionate Software Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in software development and team leadership. I thrive on building high-performing agile teams, fostering growth, and delivering innovative software solutions that make a real impact. My journey has taken me through various industries, where I've driven product excellence and mentored top-tier talent to achieve organizational success. I love empowering teams and creating collaborative environments where innovation flourishes. Whether transforming underperforming units or pioneering new tech-driven initiatives, my focus remains on people and continuous improvement. I'm always excited to connect, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

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Hi, I’m Luke Yang, a passionate Software Engineering Manager with over 10 years of experience in software development and team leadership. I thrive on building high-performing agile teams, fostering growth, and delivering innovative software solutions that make a real impact. My journey has taken me through various industries, where I’ve driven product excellence and mentored top-tier talent to achieve organizational success.

I love empowering teams and creating collaborative environments where innovation flourishes. Whether transforming underperforming units or pioneering new tech-driven initiatives, my focus remains on people and continuous improvement. I’m always excited to connect, share knowledge, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

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Work Experience

Software Development Manager at Metergy Solutions

January 1, 2024 - June 16, 2024

Led and managed the software development team focusing on delivery, growth, and performance. Spearheaded IT improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Resolved complex technical challenges and explored AI and automation opportunities to streamline workflows. Introduced modern IT delivery models and DevOps practices and developed IT performance dashboards while managing budgets for data-driven decision-making and cost-effective operations.

Software Engineering Manager at Rakuten Kobo

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Transformed a struggling team into a top-performing agile team through targeted team-building, open communication, and alignment of goals. Led 20 software engineers and QA professionals to improve processes, product quality, and technical capabilities. Leveraged C++, Qt5/6, and Linux to innovate in e-reader devices development and deployment. Enhanced onboarding, reducing new hire integration time from 6 to 2 weeks and fostered team engagement via regular social activities.

Development Lead at UniSysTech Consulting | Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Led high-profile agile projects, resulting in significant partnership growth and contractor hiring expansion. Oversaw end-to-end project delivery phases from planning to post-launch support. Utilized Tibco BPM, Java, Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, and AWS to create scalable internal tools achieving over $1 million in cost savings. Maintained strong stakeholder relationships to ensure clear communications, alignment, and timely issue resolution. Designed and maintained SQL and NoSQL databases supporting critical application functionality.

Web Developer at Nuvation

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Designed and implemented AlarmForce automation testing framework for iOS and Android using Appium, Maven, and Java, supporting robustness across 100,000 homes. Developed Battery Management System web management application with Java, Spring, and REST API, streamlining monitoring and control. Created JUnit test scripts to evaluate BMS web tool functionality, ensuring reliability.

Fullstack Engineer (Co-op) at Sidecar

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Built SMS, email, and push notification systems using Mixpanel API to enhance user engagement. Implemented client and server-side triggers for user activity analysis. Refactored City/Shift payment calculations to improve scalability and reduce runtime from 20 to 2 minutes. Developed daily dashboards utilizing AppAnnie API to support data-driven decisions.

Software Development Engineer in Test (Co-op) at Amazon Audible

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Performed testing engineering duties during co-op tenure supporting software quality assurance.

Tool Developer (Co-op) at BlackBerry

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Developed specialized tools during co-op placement to support software engineering operations.

Software Development Manager at Metergy Solutions

January 1, 2024 - June 20, 2024

Led and managed the software development team focusing on delivery, growth, and performance. Spearheaded IT improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Resolved complex technical challenges while exploring AI and automation to streamline workflows. Introduced modern IT delivery models and DevOps practices. Developed IT performance dashboards and managed budgets to support data-driven decisions and cost-effective operations.

Software Engineering Manager at Rakuten Kobo

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Transformed a struggling team into a top-performing agile unit through targeted team-building and fostering open communication. Leveraged C++, Qt5/6, and Linux technology stacks to drive innovation in e-reader device development. Managed 20 software engineers and QA professionals to improve processes, product quality, and technical capability, ensuring project success. Enhanced employee onboarding to accelerate productivity and organized social activities to improve team engagement.

Development Lead at UniSysTech Consulting | Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Group

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Led high-profile agile projects driving project lifecycle delivery from planning to post-launch support, resulting in expanded partnership and increased contractor hiring at BMO. Utilized Tibco BPM, Java, Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, and AWS to create scalable internal tools saving over $1 million. Maintained strong stakeholder relationships to ensure clear communication, alignment, and successful delivery. Designed and maintained SQL and NoSQL databases ensuring data integrity and scalability.

Web Developer at Nuvation

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Developed automation testing frameworks for iOS and Android apps using Appium, Maven, and Java to ensure system robustness. Created a Battery Management System web management application using Java, Spring, and REST API, streamlining monitoring and control. Designed test scripts using JUnit to validate BMS web application functionality, ensuring reliability.

Fullstack Engineer (Co-op) at SideCar

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Developed SMS, email, and push notification systems using the Mixpanel API to enhance user engagement. Implemented triggers for monitoring user activities improving insights into user behavior. Refactored payment logic reducing runtime drastically. Built daily dashboards from analytical data facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Software Development Engineer in Test (Co-op) at Amazon-Audible

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Contributed to software testing and development with a focus on quality assurance during the co-op term.

Tool Developer (Co-op) at BlackBerry

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Developed tools improving internal software infrastructure during the co-op placement.