Yew Hong Woo

Evaluator
DISC Type : Dsc

Product Owner at Klaxon Technologies

Batley, England, United Kingdom

Overview

With over 20 years in IT consulting, Yew Hong Woo is a test and delivery manager specializing in Quality Assurance. Now in Product Owner roles, he leads development for SaaS platforms, leveraging his BBA from the University of Oklahoma. Colleagues describe him as astute, knowledgeable, and supportive.

Outside of his core roles, Yew Hong shows a strong interest in the startup ecosystem and technological innovation. He follows developments in security technology and engages with organizations that support tech company growth, reflecting a passion for driving the industry forward on multiple fronts.

His company, Klaxon Technologies, was recently selected to participate in a program by Tech Nation, an organization supporting UK tech startups.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Quality Assurance Strategy
He has over 20 years of experience leading testing services, implementing QA methodologies, and introducing test automation to boost efficiency by up to 40%.
Agile Product Management
In recent roles as a Product Owner, he has implemented Agile frameworks that reduced time-to-market for new features by 30% at Klaxon Technologies.
Higher Education Tech
He has deep experience in the Higher Education sector, including leading complex Dynamics 365 implementations and establishing a Centre of Excellence at the University of Leeds.

Media Appearances

Yew has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2015
Product Owner at Klaxon Technologies
10-2024 - 1-2025
Test Manager / Consultant at Pinnacle Pet Group
7-2022 - 6-2024
MS Dynamic 365 Platform Product Owner at University of Leeds
9-2021 - 7-2022
Program Test Manager at University of Leeds
1-2015 - 4-2024
Operations Director / Testing Services at Software Cloud Limited

Education

1995 - 1997
BBA from University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business
1994 - 1997
MIS from University of Oklahoma

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Exp : 8 Location : Batley, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Product Owner at Klaxon Technologies
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Insights For Selling To Yew Hong

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Yew Hong is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Yew Hong

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Yew Hong move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Yew Hong take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Yew Hong

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