Ronald So
New York,United States
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with over 15 years of experience guiding high-performing teams to create scalable, user-centric platforms. At DarioHealth Corp., directed cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and enhance member experiences using Agile methodologies and advanced technologies. Proven ability to establish both onshore and offshore teams while effectively reducing technical debt and ensuring quality outcomes that align with business objectives. Committed to leveraging technology and team management expertise to further enhance product development processes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Head of Engineering
DarioHealth Corp.
New York, United States
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Directed 35+ member global engineering team to design a scalable B2B behavioral health platform.
- Led the development and implementation of a behavioral health front-door solution for CVS Health, onboarding over 3,000 clients.
- Acted as company liaison at customer and partner meetings for engineering discussions.
- Enhanced member acquisition through data-driven optimizations, reducing friction and boosting engagement.
- Championed Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices, delivering high-velocity, incremental updates with zero downtime, resulting in a 30% improvement in deployment frequency.
- Partnered with design and product teams to drive strategy, leading to a 25% reduction in technical debt.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Director of Engineering
wayForward (Acquired by DarioHealth Corp.)
New York, United States
01.2018 - 01.2021
- As a founding employee, built and scaled a team of 25 offshore developers in India. Delivered an AI-powered platform that became a flagship product after its acquisition.
- Secured pre-series A exit valued at 30 million USD.
- Led swift iterations of feature roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery of customer-specified enhancements.
- Developed exemplary Agile delivery practices and improved code quality standards.
- Pinpointed operational inefficiencies and spearheaded process enhancements.
Engineering Manager
Catalogic Software Inc.
Woodcliff Lake, United States
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Oversaw UI team's creation of a premier data protection portal via React and TypeScript, culminating in seven market-ready releases.
- Created and launched the OEM version of the software, establishing it as IBM's main data protection platform.
- Reduced friction in user experiences by conducting usability studies and integrating feedback.
- Guided junior engineers, enhancing team performance and ensuring high standards in a collaborative setting.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas needing improvement in products or services.
Senior Software Engineer, Platform & Architecture Team
Syncsort
Woodcliff Lake, United States
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Enhanced platform scalability utilizing OSGi principles to cater to Fortune 10 clients.
- Led agile implementation for streamlined code management, boosting product stability and efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Chelmsford, United States
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Devised innovative systems for streamlined operations and enhanced usability.
- Presented at Sun Tech Days event to an audience of more than 600 in Johannesburg.
Education
MBA - Business
Isenberg School of Management
Amherst, United StatesBachelor - Computer Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, United StatesSkills
- Engineering Team Management
- Talent Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team leadership
- Software architecture
- Agile methodologies
- CI/CD practices
- Data analysis
- User experience
- Member Funnel Optimization
- Mentorship
- Client relationship management
- Regulatory compliance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Product Strategy
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master
- Essential Ext JS + Sencha Architect Training
- Eclipse RAP Essentials
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- VP of Communication at New Jersey Tenafly SEPAC.
Timeline
Head of Engineering
DarioHealth Corp.
01.2021 - 05.2024
Director of Engineering
wayForward (Acquired by DarioHealth Corp.)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Engineering Manager
Catalogic Software Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2018
Senior Software Engineer, Platform & Architecture Team
Syncsort
01.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Software Engineer
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2010
MBA - Business
Isenberg School of Management
Bachelor - Computer Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
References
References available upon request.
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