Sam Lu

Sam Lu is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in leading product development in the areas of Gaming, Digital Entertainment, and E-commerce, particularly across East and Southeast Asia. With a strong foundation in engineering and Data Analytics, as well as holding a PMP certification, he has successfully led teams in delivering over 30 products throughout his career. Sam has managed teams of 10+ individuals and has a background as a co-founder of a startup.

Sam Lu studied Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, solidifying his educational background.

His career journey includes notable positions such as Senior Product Manager at Backblaze, COO at HQ Gaming, Senior Product Manager at Plume Design, Inc, Senior Product Manager at Ancestry, Mobile Product Manager at Rodan + Fields, Co-Founder at Stela - Comics for Your Phone, Executive Producer at Glu Mobile, Mobile Product Lead at Disney Interactive Studios, Senior Product Manager at Kabam, and Digital Marketing Program Manager at Ubisoft, showcasing a diverse and extensive professional experience.

Furthermore, Sam Lu has worked in roles such as Senior Solutions Architect at Microsoft Dynamics CRM at Microsoft, Technical Architect at Knowledge Tranzfer, Professor of Economics at Sun Yat Sen University, Technical Architect at CRM Software and Marketing Analytics at E.piphany Inc./Octane Software, and Senior Software Engineer in Data Warehousing at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, demonstrating a versatile skill set and a broad industry exposure.