Yong Zhang

Yong Zhang is a seasoned Senior Solutions Architect with extensive experience in leading solution architecture and technology strategy, currently at Backbase since October 2022, focusing on Australian bank clients. Prior to this role, Yong Zhang served as a Senior Solutions Architect at GBST, where architecture initiatives and governance frameworks were established, and strategic business solutions were delivered from January 2015 to October 2022. Previous positions include Team Leader of Architecture & Programme Delivery at Allianz Australia Limited, where innovative solutions were successfully implemented, and WCMS Technical Architect at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, providing strategic direction for technological advancements. Yong Zhang's career began as a Technical Architect at Australian Administration Services, driving IT architecture development and long-term roadmaps, and as a Senior Analyst Programmer at ING Australia. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Computer Science from UNSW and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Tsinghua University.