Jean Lee

Jean Lee is the Founder of Exaltitude, a six-week online program designed to help ambitious engineers advance their careers.12 She has 15 years of experience as a Software Engineer and Manager, including significant roles at prominent tech companies.12

Career Highlights

• WhatsApp: Jean was the 19th engineer at WhatsApp, where she worked for nearly 7 years (2012-2019).1 During her tenure, she witnessed the company's user base grow from around 20 million to 1.2 billion monthly active users.3

• Facebook: Following WhatsApp's acquisition by Facebook, Jean continued her work there for about 6 years.2

• IBM: Prior to WhatsApp, Jean worked as a Consultant at IBM for nearly 2 years (2007-2009).1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Exaltitude: Founded in March 2021, Exaltitude offers a program focused on self-learning, connection-building, and leadership for engineers.12

• Author: Jean is writing a YA fiction novel titled "Beauty Queen in Silicon Valley".1

Education

Jean holds a BS degree from the University of Southern California.1

Personal Insights

Jean is passionate about growing and nurturing future leaders in Silicon Valley.2 Her experiences at WhatsApp, particularly during its rapid growth and acquisition by Facebook, have shaped her perspective on leadership and engineering culture.34