About
Name: Weslyn (Lei) Wang
Nationality: Chinese
Programme: MBA 2024
Education: BEng in Information Security, Harbin Institute of Technology, China; MA Engineering in Computer Technology, Xidian University, China
Pre-MBA role: Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Meituan
Lei is a recipient of the Cambridge MBA Scholarship for Global Impact and the Forté Foundation fellowship.
What led you to take the Cambridge MBA?
Cambridge MBA offers a multidisciplinary environment where collaboration with other departments and fields is encouraged, which is essential for innovation and entrepreneurship, unlike standalone business schools. Furthermore, the Cambridge ecosystem, particularly with its strong ties to the tech community, known as Silicon Fen, offers a vibrant tech environment and the MBA curriculum and projects align perfectly with my background and interests.
Lastly, Cambridge MBA’s global network and its emphasis on teamwork and leadership development, align with my personal goals of broadening my perspective, expanding my professional network, and gaining the skills needed to lead in a fast-changing world.
Describe the biggest accomplishment in your career so far?
As an algorithm engineer, I had the opportunity to develop a pioneering knowledge graph for the food industry. By leveraging various algorithmic techniques, our team transformed unstructured data into structured and standardised graph data.
Our technical achievements were successfully implemented across multiple business areas within the company, significantly enhancing operational outcomes. We also shared our work externally through published papers and patents.
How do you feel about being awarded your scholarship?
It is an incredible honour for me, and I am truly grateful to receive this scholarship. It provides me with greater motivation to embrace future challenges. I will be more than happy to contribute to the community and share my experiences.
By doing so, I hope to inspire fellow students from diverse backgrounds, encouraging them to integrate technology within their own fields and spark even more brilliant business ideas and entrepreneurial opportunities.
What do you want to get out of the MBA most of all in the next year?
In the coming year, I hope to strengthen my business knowledge, equipping myself with the skills and confidence to pivot into another industry in the future.
Additionally, I expect to build lasting and meaningful connections with my peers from diverse backgrounds. I am looking forward to joining this vibrant Business School community and experiencing all the exciting moments together.
Where do you see your MBA journey taking you in your future career?
Without a doubt, the Cambridge MBA will provide me with a solid foundation in business knowledge and a new perspective on how to approach and solve problems, giving me the confidence and ability to pursue my future career.
Beyond that, I will have the privilege of meeting many excellent peers from diverse industries across the globe. Engaging and collaborating with them will not only broaden my horizons but also allow me to form lasting friendships and open the door to potential future partnerships.
What does Cambridge mean to you?
Cambridge represents a place of intellectual rigour and innovation for me. It’s a historic university that has nurtured some of the greatest minds in various fields, and being part of this community is inspiring.
This diverse and vibrant community fosters collaboration and creativity, allowing me to engage with peers who share a passion for knowledge and exploration. Cambridge symbolises not just a destination for education, but a transformative experience that will shape my future.
Something that few people may know about you…
I like debating and enjoy analysing and examining problems from multiple perspectives. I have been awarded the title of ‘Best Debater’ several times in past competitions.