Jinha Lee
Senior Technical Product Manager / Platform TPM
Canada PR-ready (Express Entry / BC PNP Tech)
Summary
Senior Technical Product Manager and former Software Engineer with 16+ years of experience owning and evolving large-scale, integrated digital platforms across B2B, B2B2C, and enterprise environments. Proven ability to define multi-year platform roadmaps, guide architecture and integration decisions, and balance reliability, scalability, security, and extensibility with business outcomes. Strong systems thinker with deep experience in API-driven platforms, platform modernization, technical risk reduction, and cross-functional delivery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner | Senior Technical Product Manager (Platform)
KSB Partners – South Korea
Seoul, Seoul
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Owned end-to-end product and technical direction of a blockchain-based electronic verification and rewards platform used by 300+ partner organizations.
- Defined a phased delivery roadmap, breaking down complex platform capabilities into incremental releases to deliver early value while reducing delivery and integration risk.
- Worked closely with engineering and architecture teams through regular planning and review cycles to refine scope, validate assumptions, and adjust priorities based on delivery feedback.
- Collaborated on API design, integration patterns, and operating models to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Evaluated technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to inform investment decisions.
- Supported capital planning and business cases through value and risk articulation.
- Tracked platform health including uptime, incidents, transaction reliability, and SLA adherence.
Executive Advisor | Technical Product Strategy
Capsule Media (Palette) – South Korea
Seoul, Seoul
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Guided iterative delivery of an integrated digital marketing and live commerce platform, launching core capabilities first and expanding functionality through successive releases.
- Established lightweight feedback loops with stakeholders and delivery teams to continuously refine features, performance targets, and operational processes.
- Improved modularity, performance, and scalability through API-driven architecture.
- Coordinated internal teams, vendors, and partners across large delivery portfolios.
Co-founder & Managing Partner | Platform Product Lead
Wishary – South Korea, China & India
Seoul, Seoul
09.2012 - 11.2020
- Owned product roadmap for a cross-border e-commerce aggregation platform (20+ partners, 5M+ products).
- Delivered platform capabilities in staged releases, using early customer and partner feedback to prioritize enhancements and reduce time-to-market.
- Led development of recommendation, payment, loyalty, and API integration layers.
- Directed cross-border delivery teams and coordinated frequent releases across distributed time zones.
- Led acquisition integration with SK Planet, aligning product scope and delivery milestones.
Software Engineer
Metco – South Korea
Suwon, 41
10.2007 - 05.2011
- Developed enterprise logistics tracking and order management systems using Java and SQL.
- Delivered functionality in iterative releases, incorporating operational feedback from logistics teams.
- Built APIs and bilingual interfaces for global clients.
- Delivered PoCs contributing to multimillion-dollar contracts.
Education
MBA - Marketing
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
Shanghai, China04.2013
BSc - Information & Computer Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA12.2007
Skills
Platform Product Management & Multi-Year Roadmapping
API-Driven Architectures & System Integrations
Systems analysis
Platform Modernization & Technical Risk Reduction
Business case development
Agile project delivery
Cross-Functional & Vendor Collaboration
Platform health and reliability metrics
Strategic planning
PATENTS
- 2 Patents in AI-based recommendation systems and personalized commerce feeds
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Eligible to work in Canada. Extensive experience in enterprise, government, and partner-driven environments.
Timeline
Partner | Senior Technical Product Manager (Platform)
KSB Partners – South Korea
02.2021 - 12.2024
Executive Advisor | Technical Product Strategy
Capsule Media (Palette) – South Korea
12.2019 - 10.2023
Co-founder & Managing Partner | Platform Product Lead
Wishary – South Korea, China & India
09.2012 - 11.2020
Software Engineer
Metco – South Korea
10.2007 - 05.2011
MBA - Marketing
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
BSc - Information & Computer Science
University of California, Irvine