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Mountain View, Ca, Us

Responsible for data science support aimed at driving efficient utilization of Google's compute and storage resources. My team designs and implements processes and tools for resource forecasting, capacity planning, and risk sharing. I also lead our internal forecasting research in the area of capacity optimization, as well as the price optimization data science effort within Google Cloud.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Our team provides analytical decision support aimed at improving the efficiency of Google technical infrastructure.

Founder and Managing Director of business analytics and data science consultancy specializing in the areas of pricing, forecasting, and supply chain optimization. Responsible for managing all aspects of the business including business development, client relations, project delivery, recruiting, and HR. Sourced, trained, and mentored over 20 staff including employees and independent contractors. Example projects: Designed, developed and deployed a custom-built dynamic pricing system to optimize revenue for a leading online secondary ticket marketplace. Advised a world-leading online retailer in predictive analytics and demand modeling for critical supply chain optimization initiatives. Supported a leading computer equipment manufacturer in the areas of supply chain and channel strategy, distribution network design, inventory management strategy, procurement risk management, and product complexity management. Advised an auto manufacturer on the development of predictive and strategic pricing and forecasting models, leading to a 20% improvement in accuracy and improved pricing strategy. Led the design, development, and deployment of a first-of-its-kind pricing and yield management system for a leading outdoor advertising firm.

Principal and Greater China operations practice lead. Responsible for consulting services delivery and business development for operations and strategy consulting projects. Developed medical information systems market entry strategy for a leading medical systems producer. Advised manufacturing footprint and positioning strategy for a leading crystal manufacturer. Led go-to-market opportunity assessment for a world-leading soft drink manufacturer. Advised distribution supply chain structures for a leading alcoholic beverage manufacturer. Managed Booz & Company's annual China Manufacturing Competitiveness Study for 2008 in cooperation with the Manufacturing Business Council and American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Served as member of senior management committee for China and one of the five most senior employees in an 80-person organization. Developed, trained, and mentored over 100 employees and client personnel.

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Member of McKinsey's Greater China Practice based in Beijing, China. Responsible for leading consulting engagements for clients doing business in China, Taiwan, and elsewhere in Asia. Highlights include: Advised a European pharmaceuticals firm on the development and implementation of its growth strategy in Japan. Supported a metals and mining company on the establishment of its marketing operations in China. Consulted to a leading European pharmaceuticals firm on opportunities to improve its sales performance in China through organizational restructuring. Advised a Chinese airline company on the implementation of revenue management capabilities. Assessed growth opportunities for a leading Chinese media conglomerate. Assisted a Chinese computer equipment manufacturer to define its corporate-level strategy across a variety of businesses.

Mclean, Va, Us

Management consultant specializing in strategy development. Highlights include: Led Singapore and Malaysia components of Southeast Asia marketing effectiveness study for major multinational pharmaceutical client. Assisted in developing a strategic plan for a newly-acquired sub-business of a major biotechnology company. Developed marketing strategy and market entry strategies for two US and European electric utility companies. Conducted an analysis of worldwide business synergies for one of the world's largest integrated oil companies. Participated in a study of the impacts of acquisition activity on security prices which was published in The Wall Street Journal. Was awarded highest achievable performance bonus for Associates both in 1999 and 2000.

Wilmington, Delaware, Us

Internal consultant specializing in management and decision sciences (part time). Worked with senior management (President, CEO, VP Marketing) to analyze key business decisions using quantitative and decision-analytic approaches. Focus in marketing and product strategy. Managed several projects to develop product marketing strategies for high-technology products in rapidly-changing business environments.

Management consultant, specializing in applications of management science, revenue management, and other mathematical/economic models to airline and electric power industries. Developed mathematical load forecasting system and bulk power contract pricing / risk assessment system for a leading US electric utility. Developed greenhouse gas accounting/analysis framework in conjunction with the U.S. Electric Power Research Institute. Participated in the development of the world’s first O&D-based air cargo revenue management system.

Master Of Science (Ms) (Phd Candidate), Management Science And Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Operations Research And Industrial Engineering

Certificate, Mandarin Chinese

Certificate, Mandarin Chinese