Gabe Young

Gabe Young is a product-minded technologist with a passion for building impactful products. Currently the Head of Product Innovation at Optimal, he leads the creation and execution of innovative product strategies, blending design, engineering, and strategy. Gabe has over 7 years of experience in product development, having worked in roles ranging from Full Stack Developer to Head of Engineering and Principal Product Architect. He thrives in both ideation and hands-on execution, focusing on systems, clarity, and efficient collaboration. Gabe holds a degree in Computer Science with Honours from the University of Waikato.