This week we continue to introduce you to the fantastic people that make Mendeley what it is. See Wah Cheng has been Software Engineer/Product Manager with us for almost 3 years, so a true Mendeley veteran! Before coming to us, he got interested in academic research through his work at Cancer Research UK, so we start out by asking what made him apply for the job at Mendeley?
“After 2 years at CRUK, I wanted to go back to working in a startup. The fact that Mendeley was voted the best social innovation startup at the Europas made me want to apply”
When you started working here, were things like you expected?
The office was QUIET (everyone has headphones on)! Everyone was very clever.
Have things changed in Mendeley since you started working here?
The office is much less quiet now! More clever people
What’s the best thing about coming to work at Mendeley?
Seeing my colleagues, knowing that I am making progress with a great product
Do you have any pets?
No, but I’d like to have a giant St Bernard
Who would be invited to your perfect dinner party?
Beethoven (as follows from the above!)
What is the one website you can’t live without?
currently brockleycentral.blogspot.com
If you could acquire one extra skill or talent, what would that be?
To be able to swim
What book are you reading at the moment and why?
Last one I read was 1984 by George Orwell
What would you change about the world if you could change one thing?
More respect between cyclists and drivers
What was the first record you ever bought?
Umm.. cannot remember. Manic Street Preachers perhaps?
What music is on your iPod at the moment?
Godspeed You! Black Emperor (Yes, Steve, still listening to them)
Favourite video game/hobby?
Angry Birds / climbing
Favourite food/drink?
Oreo / Good ale
Your greatest vice?
too many…
Favourite film?
Apocalypse Now
Favourite place in the world?
Sighișoara
Three things you would put in Room 101
Crap TV, Crap Music and More crap music
If you could give unlimited funding and resources to one area of research, what would it be and why?
Renewable Energy
Mendeley Blog 
The interviews are great to read, and also very fun – so great idea! after all, a company’s greatest value it is its employees.
so SBP, Romania and Sighisoara say “Hello” to you all from Mendeley!