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Hong Kong

Manage several start ups owned by the family office ranging from early to late stages. Tasks for each start up varies depending on stage and experience of the founder. Industries include travel, FMCG, apparel, electronic goods, and blockchain.Tasks include: -Overseeing digital marketing and e-commerce -Leading product development from idea generation to launch-Improving customer relations-Managing intellectual properties -Analyzing potential start ups and… Show more Manage several start ups owned by the family office ranging from early to late stages. Tasks for each start up varies depending on stage and experience of the founder. Industries include travel, FMCG, apparel, electronic goods, and blockchain.Tasks include: -Overseeing digital marketing and e-commerce -Leading product development from idea generation to launch-Improving customer relations-Managing intellectual properties -Analyzing potential start ups and deals-Optimizing operations, cost reduction, and managing PnL-Creating business models, financial reports, and business plans-Setting KPIs and ensuring KPIs are achieved Show less

Columbia, Maryland

Performed extensive research in the brewing industry to gain insight on market trends and to perform competitor analysis. Worked with founder to formulate strategies to build brand and awareness in community. Monitored and reviewed performance of brewery through quarterly reports.

Hong Kong

Gathered data using Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and various databases to analyze companies. Presented potential investment opportunities up to 5 million USD to the Managing Director. Performed valuation of potential investments using comparables, DCF, and value investing principles.

Analyzed 4000+ patents per application for novelty and marketability, which requires querying and gathering data on patents as well as filtering data for relevant patents. Systematically organized the compiled data in order to determine a patent application's patentability. Composed reports regarding patent application's status, which are presented to attorneys and inventors.

Designed automated product assembly machines, reduced long term manufacturing costs, and increased production speed. Managed third party suppliers with regards to purchasing and operations, ensure strict quality regulations were adhered to, including the company’s compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Built and maintained relationships with customers, ensuring customer satisfaction, while providing training, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Performed various ad-hoc tasks such as performing… Show more Designed automated product assembly machines, reduced long term manufacturing costs, and increased production speed. Managed third party suppliers with regards to purchasing and operations, ensure strict quality regulations were adhered to, including the company’s compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Built and maintained relationships with customers, ensuring customer satisfaction, while providing training, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Performed various ad-hoc tasks such as performing internal audits, modifying injection molding machinery, and factory inspections. Show less

College Park, Maryland

Suspension and handling expert, helped the team finish 1st place out of 80 universities at a student design competition hosted by SAE International. Analyzed track performance data recorded under different car settings in order to optimize the performance of the race car. Ensured the race car adhered to the competition guidelines, while maintaining optimal performance. Collaborated with engine, chassis, and build teams in order to design the suspension and handling.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General Management

Activities and Societies: Basketball and Golf; Organize social events for class Recipient of MBA Citizenship Award

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Chinese Student Association, Formula SAE