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Yoo Jin Yi

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Family Entertainment Group at Full-time
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Yoo Jin Yi is the SVP of Technology at Family Entertainment Group, where he designs turnkey game-room and attraction ecosystems. With over two decades in IT, he previously scaled systems for Gibsons Restaurant Group after being part of the initial team that launched OpenTable in Chicago, blending his expertise from hospitality with family entertainment.

He actively participates in the amusement and retail industries, attending events like IAAPA and NRF to discover new products, network, and stay ahead of technology trends. This continuous learning is driven by his interest in identifying solutions that enhance the customer experience in a rapidly changing environment.

Unique fact: He leveraged his experience from helping scale a restaurant group to 14 locations into a new career path focused on powering profit and play in family entertainment venues.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Family Entertainment Group
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

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Example Driven
Appreciative
Consensus Builder

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.

Priorities

Topics Yoo cares about

Turnkey Entertainment Solutions
He architects integrated solutions including POS, guest loyalty, and analytics to help entertainment venues scale efficiently and unlock new revenue streams.
Restaurant & Hospitality Tech
His career foundations are in this space, having helped launch OpenTable in Chicago and serving as Director of IT for Gibsons Restaurant Group for over 16 years.
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Career

Work history

Family Entertainment Group
Full-time
Gibsons Restaurant Group
16 yrs 5 mos
2-2003 - 3-2006
Field Operations
OpenTable
9-2001 - 2-2003
Consultant/ Computer Engineer
SMART Technologies
1-2000 - 6-2001
Senior Implementation Specialist
OpenTable
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University of Illinois Chicago
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Influence (I)

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