Summary
Eddie Chan is a seasoned software engineering leader with over two decades of experience and 11 years in senior management, currently serving as Head of Software Engineering at WeLab Bank in Hong Kong. He combines deep systems and architecture expertise—from low-level C/C++ high-performance and multi-threading to modern Golang, Java, and machine learning—alongside a strong background in mobile and front-end technologies. Eddie has led engineering organisations across banks, fintechs, and startups (Goldman Sachs, HSBC, BitDeltaOne, VDX), bringing both institutional rigor and startup agility to product delivery. Known for shipping robust, scalable systems, he blends hands-on technical fluency with people leadership and agile practices. Outside work he channels his passion for coding into gaming and Formula 1, reflecting a competitive, detail-oriented mindset that surfaces in performance-driven engineering decisions.
11 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
B.Sc(Hons), B.Sc(Hons) at Van Mildert College, University of Durham