Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Sean Yu is an accomplished Product Manager with extensive experience in the technology industry. He has a proven track record of leading successful product initiatives and driving strategic growth for prominent organizations across various sectors, including travel, entertainment, and e-commerce.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Product Manager, BoostDraft (2024-08-01 to Present)

Responsible for developing and executing the product strategy for BoostDraft, a leading product development platform.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize new features, enhance user experience, and drive continuous product improvements.

Analyzes market trends, user feedback, and competitive landscape to inform product roadmap and ensure BoostDraft remains at the forefront of the industry.

Strategic Advisor, azgo (2024-02-01 to Present)

Provides strategic guidance and industry expertise to the leadership team at azgo, a rapidly growing technology startup.

Advises on product development, go-to-market strategy, and strategic partnerships to support the company's expansion and market positioning.

Advisor, Usedge (2024-02-01 to Present)

Serves as an advisor to Usedge, a cutting-edge fintech platform, offering insights on product innovation, user experience, and growth strategies.

Collaborates with the executive team to identify new market opportunities and develop data-driven solutions to address customer pain points.

Advisor, Nuvo (Previously AI Communis) (2023-10-01 to Present)

Advises the leadership team at Nuvo, a pioneering artificial intelligence company, on product strategy, market positioning, and business development.

Leverages deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to support the company's efforts in delivering innovative AI-powered solutions.

Career Progression

Director of Product - Direct Booking (Flights), Skyscanner (2018-12-01 to 2021-03-01)

Led the direct booking (flights) product team, responsible for developing and enhancing the user experience for Skyscanner's core flight booking platform.

Drove the implementation of data-driven strategies that resulted in a 22% increase in direct booking conversion rates and a 15% improvement in customer satisfaction.

Spearheaded the integration of new payment options and personalization features, which contributed to a 17% growth in direct booking revenue.

Sr. Product Director - MyMM App, WWE & Company (2016-09-01 to 2018-11-01)

Served as the lead product manager for the MyMM app, a groundbreaking digital platform for WWE fans to engage with content and participate in interactive experiences.

Oversaw the app's product roadmap, user experience design, and feature development, resulting in a 38% increase in user retention and a 25% uplift in in-app purchases.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate innovative technologies, such as augmented reality and real-time data analytics, to enhance fan engagement and drive platform growth.

Head of Product, Booking.com (2016-01-01 to 2016-09-01)

Responsible for leading the product strategy and development for Booking.com's core accommodation booking platform.

Spearheaded the implementation of personalization algorithms and machine learning-powered recommendations, which contributed to a 19% increase in booking conversions.

Drove the integration of new payment options and mobile-first user experience enhancements, resulting in a 21% year-over-year growth in mobile bookings.

Academic Background

Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.