Wei Shen-Cory
London
Summary
Accomplished software engineering leader with expertise in technical architecture and strategy, driving complex transformation management and AI transition initiatives. Proven track record in cross-functional stakeholder management and end-to-end product development, fostering global team building and leadership. Committed to process improvement and agile delivery, aiming to leverage skills for impactful innovation in technology-driven environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Director, Head Of Software Engineering
Logitech
London
2021.09 - Current
- Connect business units with senior leaders to align on strategy and execution.
- Lead cross-functional teams through AI adoption, R&D transformation, and global software delivery.
- Own full software product lifecycle, ensuring quality, security, and scalability.
- Establish and manage high-performing engineering teams across Asia, Europe, and America.
- Drive innovation and M&A initiatives.
Director of Software
Glue Home
London
2018.10 - 2021.09
- Reported directly to founder, shaping company vision and strategy.
- Restructured engineering and product teams for scalable growth.
- Led development of integrated software and IoT solutions for seamless customer experiences.
- Enhanced quality processes and optimized customer experience team.
- Played key role in fundraising and successful company acquisition.
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Capital One
London
2016.07 - 2018.08
- Established London Engineering Hub
- Led cross-functional engineering teams to deliver technical products and drive business objectives.
- Managed transition to cloud platforms and fostered collaborative platform services culture across regions.
- Built and unified developer communities, championing diversity through Women in Tech initiatives.
- Designed and implemented microservices architecture for scalable growth.
- Organized and presented at high-profile industry events to promote technical excellence and inclusion.
Technical Program Manager
Amazon
London
2015.05 - 2016.07
- Managed large-scale programs for Amazon Video, coordinating 16 global teams across Seattle, London, and Bangalore.
- Led scaling readiness for major launches (including Prime Day, international expansion, and live streaming).
- Established efficient communication frameworks and operational review processes to resolve scaling challenges.
- Handled technical and cloud infrastructure budgeting, collaborating with engineering and finance teams.
- Facilitated hiring and promoted diversity, including setting up Women in Tech initiatives in London.
Software Development Engineer
Amazon
London
2011.02 - 2015.04
- Developed and optimized Tier-1 Amazon Video services, enabling international launches in Japan and Europe.
- Designed and implemented new order and ownership systems using Java and Oracle on AWS, improving scalability and reliability.
- Led teams to resolve service scaling bottlenecks, ensuring successful support for high-traffic events.
- Delivered key features like TV season pass and contributed to splitting monolithic services for better performance and flexibility.
- Integrated M&A services and team
Software developer
LOVEFiLM
London
2010.02 - 2011.01
- Designed and implemented backend orchestration layer, streamlining communication between APIs and multiple devices.
- Re-architected catalogue data storage and indexing to enable enhanced content rollout, improving user experience.
- Assisted web and device teams in integrating new API responses, driving platform modernization and scalability.
Software Developer
WCN
London
2006.08 - 2010.01
- Designed and developed backend systems for e-recruitment, including full system rewrite.
- Implemented MySQL-based data storage and rendered application forms tailored to user roles and companies.
- Led backend integration and improvements using Perl to enhance service reliability and scalability.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - MBA Fundamentals
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK 2026.03 - 2026.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Artificial Intelligence Programme
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK 2025.08 - 2025.10
Master of Science - Information Systems
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey, UK 2004.01 - 2005.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Computing & IT
University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey, UK 2003.01 - 2004.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Applied Computer Technology
Fuzhou University
Fuzhou, Fujian, China 2000.01 - 2003.01
Skills
Software engineering leadership
Technical architecture and strategy
Complex transformation management
AI transition and innovation
Cross-functional stakeholder management
End-to-end product development
Global team building and leadership
Process improvement and agile delivery
Mentoring & People Leadership
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Volunteering, Scholarship Reviewer
Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC)
Mar 2017 – Jun 2017
- Selected as a scholarship reviewer for GHC 2017, the world’s largest technical conference for women in computing.
- Evaluated scholarship applications from undergraduate and graduate students globally, supporting opportunities for women in science and technology.
- Helped identify and enable emerging talent to attend GHC, fostering diversity and advancing careers in computing.
Volunteering, Awards Judge
WinTechSeries Awards
May 2019 – Jun 2019
- Recognized by the WinTechSeries Awards, which honors outstanding women and diversity champions in the UK tech industry.
- Celebrated for contributions to excellence and diversity within science and technology.
- Engaged with leading professionals and advocates driving inclusion across the UK technology sector.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - MBA Fundamentals
University of Oxford
2026.03 - 2026.07
Certificate of Higher Education - Artificial Intelligence Programme
University of Oxford
2025.08 - 2025.10
Senior Director, Head Of Software Engineering
Logitech
2021.09 - Current
Director of Software
Glue Home
2018.10 - 2021.09
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Capital One
2016.07 - 2018.08
Technical Program Manager
Amazon
2015.05 - 2016.07
Software Development Engineer
Amazon
2011.02 - 2015.04
Software developer
LOVEFiLM
2010.02 - 2011.01
Software Developer
WCN
2006.08 - 2010.01
Master of Science - Information Systems
University of Surrey
2004.01 - 2005.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Computing & IT
University of Surrey
2003.01 - 2004.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Applied Computer Technology
Fuzhou University
2000.01 - 2003.01