Gary Zhang
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Identifying your key strengths…
Evaluating your skill match against the job requirements…
Assessing your cultural and operational fit
SaaS & AI Product Leader | Founder | Advisor | CTO | Investor
CRM Solution of the Year in Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards The second candidate of CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society) Application of the Year Gary is a veteran in the software industry both as a senior technical leader and an acknowledged industry high-performance technical leader and manager. Gary has a computer science degree from TianJin University, one of the top technical universities in China, and has been in the technology industry for 20+ years. Along his career path, Gary has worked in technical leadership positions at many Fortune 500 companies and has been a founding member of several successful software start-ups. Since 2010, Gary has been operating his own Software as a Service (“SaaS”) consulting company to help his clients build solid SaaS products, operate profitable SaaS businesses and complete successful digital transformations. 20+ years in business analysis, solution architecture, software design and development. 16+ years in enterprise application, SaaS product and SaaS business. 14+ years in commercial web site, online business and online service. 10+ years in team management, product management and project management. Specialties: SaaS, Knowledge Management, Enterprise Collaboration, Internet / Intranet Business Applications, Enterprise Solutions, CRM, ERP, e-Learning, eCommerce, Mobile Application Research & Development Executive, Product Management & Software Development Management
Tianjin University
Bachelor, Computer Science
January 1, 1992 – January 1, 1996
EncodeAgent Inc.
Founder
January 1, 2023 – Present
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada · Remote
Perk Labs Inc.
Chief Technology Officer, Advisor
June 1, 2019 – Present
Vancouver, Canada Area
Signal Hill Technologies Ltd
Chief Technology Officer (acquired)
December 1, 2015 – July 1, 2020
Vancouver, Canada Area
RDH Building Science
Manager, Technical Product Owner (Consultant)
September 1, 2009 – September 1, 2015
Vancouver, Canada Area
PrimeObjects Software Inc.
Founder, Principal Consultant
September 1, 2008 – Present
Vancouver, Canada Area
GaleForce Solutions Inc. (acquired by iPipeline)
Director, R&D (acquired)
April 1, 2004 – February 1, 2009
Vancouver, Canada Area
Habanero Consulting Group
Sr. Consultant
April 1, 2000 – April 1, 2004
Vancouver, Canada Area
Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)
Sr. Analyst, BI Product Owner
April 1, 1998 – April 1, 2000
Beijing, China
Nestle
System Analyst
April 1, 1997 – April 1, 1998
Beijing, China
Agile Knowledge Management System
November 1, 2013 – Present
Manage and share knowledge with exceptional easiness anytime anywhere. Improve training quality and achieve learning goals with fun and engaging experience.
Maintenance Management Software
June 1, 2013 – Present
Currently working with a team of software developers and data analysts to develop a web based maintenance management system to serve an interactive module attached to the capital planning software.
GaleForce CRM for Financial Services
June 1, 2005 – September 1, 2008
Designed and Developed GaleForce CRM for Financial Services. Managed software development cycle through multiple releases, helped grow and guide the product team, interfaced with clients, sales & marketing, customer service and management to determine future product features and direction.
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's career path, marked by multiple founder and CTO roles, indicates a strong preference for innovation, leadership, and building new ventures. Their involvement in diverse projects, from knowledge management to maintenance software and CRM, shows adaptability and a broad interest in applying technology to business problems. The recent focus on AI agents and related technologies at EncodeAgent Inc. and PrimeObjects Software Inc. suggests a forward-thinking mindset and a desire to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. This aligns well with a dynamic, growth-oriented culture.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate's extensive experience in founder and CTO roles suggests strong leadership, strategic thinking, and operational management skills. Their history of building and growing companies (Signal Hill Technologies, PrimeObjects Software Inc., EncodeAgent Inc.) indicates a high degree of initiative, problem-solving, and adaptability. The descriptions of managing teams, interfacing with clients, and determining product features point to strong communication and collaboration abilities. The target role of 'Founder' aligns well with their career trajectory and demonstrated capabilities.