About Ryan R. Wu

Hi, I’m Ryan R. Wu — a product manager at based in the Greater Seattle Area.

Before moving to the U.S. in 2017, I worked in Shanghai and Beijing on a range of products, including the software experience for electric scooters (mopeds), automotive human–machine interface (HMI) systems, a music streaming service, a TV operating system, and a banking operating system.

I’m currently at Wyze Labs. I’ve worked across Home Security Services (0–1, $20M LTV), Facial Recognition (8x recognition perf), Continuous Cloud Video Recording (0–1), and most recently, Business Solutions (0–1).

I’m happy when I’m building products — especially where thoughtful strategy meets great user experience, and would be even happier if the customer outcomes are great—high review scores, or growing revenue numbers. My core strength is consumer product and service management, and I also enjoy product strategy, UX, and customer satisfaction.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me hiking, biking, or skiing around the Pacific Northwest.

This blog is where I occasionally share thoughts, notes, and life snippets. If anything here resonates (or you’d like to chat), feel free to reach out at catalium+blog@gmail.com.

You can also learn more about my work on my LinkedIn profile.

About “Catalium”

What is “Catalium”? That’s a question I’ve been frequently asked. I conceptualized the idea of Catalium around 2006 while I was in high school. In my definition, Catalium refers to the catalytic element—an element that facilitates the interaction between technology and humanity.

Since then, I’ve adopted Catalium as my online identity. I identify as an individual who harnesses the power of knowledge in people and technology to create innovative products.