Yinjie Soon

YJ Soon (full name Yin Jie Soon) is the co-founder of Tinkertanker, a technology and education company based in Singapore.1 Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

• Co-founder at Tinkertanker: YJ Soon has been with the company since its inception in February 2011. He is involved in various aspects of the business, including curriculum development, design, business development, and people management.1

• Roles at Tinkertanker: He teaches, designs (curriculum, icons, UI, culture), and develops (software, people, business). He also manages partnerships, software curriculum, marketing, and internships.1

Education

• Stanford University: YJ Soon holds both a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford.1
• National Institute of Education, Singapore: He obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education, specializing in Physics and Mathematics.1

Previous Experience

• School Advisory Committee member at Guangyang Secondary School (May 2020 - August 2023)1
• Freelance Illustrator (2001-2008)1
• Course Assistant / Section Leader at Stanford University (2001-2003)1
• Software Engineering Intern at SGI (Summer 2002)1

Skills and Interests

• YJ Soon is proficient in various programming languages and technologies, as evidenced by his work at Tinkertanker.1
• He has a background in illustration and graphic design.1
• He is actively involved in educational initiatives, such as volunteering for Stanford's Code in Place program.2

Personal

• YJ Soon is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in both Chinese and English.1
• He maintains a personal website (yjsoon.com) where he shares updates about his work and interests.2

YJ Soon's LinkedIn profile (username: yjsoon) provides a comprehensive overview of his professional journey and achievements in the field of technology education and entrepreneurship.