Yihang Yan

Yihang Yan serves as the Director of Business Operations - People Strategy and Ops at Verkada, where responsibilities include expanding business systems, people analytics, and recruiting strategy. Notable achievements include revamping onboarding processes, contributing to a 72% increase in global headcount, and supporting international expansion. Prior to Verkada, Yihang held key roles at McKinsey & Company, focusing on applying advanced analytics for talent strategy and operational efficiency. Yihang's earlier experiences include co-founding a venture at Harvard Innovation Labs, working as a software consultant at VMware, and leading a capstone project at Dominion Virginia Power. Yihang holds a Master's degree in Computational Science and Engineering from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Additionally, Yihang mentors early-stage startups through GrowthMentor, providing insights on team building and operational efficiency.