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Steven Leung

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Master of Data Science, PMP

Vancouver, BC

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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
University of California, Los Angeles

About

3 years and 1 month of experience in data analysis and transformation in Python and SQL. 4.5+ years of experience of artificial intelligence consultancy. 10+ years of experience as project management/technical consultancy. Master of Data Science, UBC. Project Management Professional (PMP) certified since 2017.

Skills

  • Agile
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Attention to detail
  • Automated testing
  • Business analysis
  • CI/CD
  • Communication
  • Data analysis
  • Data visualization
  • Docker
  • Flask
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Leadership
  • Linux
  • Machine learning
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Excel
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • Power BI
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Python
  • Requirements gathering
  • REST APIs
  • Scrum
  • SQL
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

Experience

  1. Wildlife Application Specialist

    Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

    Jun 2023 to Present

    • Support end-to-end data solutions by providing Python and SQL development for ETL-style data pipelines, PDF reporting, and automated data quality checks. • Achievement: Increased automated data ingestion from 50% to over 70% (40% improvement) by experimenting different multi-stage name-matching strategies and choosing the best, greatly reducing manual effort and improving data timeliness. • Ensure timely releases (100% success rate) for the SAR-DMTS by leading UATs, collaborating with SMEs across departments, and resolving critical issues through bug fixes or workarounds, contributing to the administration of the SARA (Species at risk public registry). • Develop and enhance application modernization materials and documentation, clarifying business processes, data flows and system functionalities for internal stakeholders.

  2. Project Consultant of A.I. / Head of Sales

    ClusterTech Limited

    Nov 2016 to Jun 2021

    • Managed P&L of Sales with a focus on HPC and AI/ML/Analytics technologies, surpassing AI & Analytics targets in FY 2018-19 through strategic market segmentation and partnership development. • Drove the full customer lifecycle consultancy for data science projects, delivering solutions from pre-sales to delivery, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction. • Secured lucrative contracts by crafting complex RFP responses in collaboration with the data science team and external partners.

  3. Regional Account Manager (Asia Pacific)

    The Collinson Group

    Nov 2015 to Nov 2016

    • Oversaw project implementation and product/market readiness for new deals, including digital lounge programs, maintaining 100% SLA compliance since Dec 2015 through proactive account servicing.

  4. Business Solutions Consultant, Business Markets

    SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited

    Aug 2013 to Nov 2015

    • Led productization and implementation projects for B2B products and services, transitioning from initial qualification to market launch, covering areas such as cloud solutions and mobile app development. • Developed and implemented an ICT Training Program, boosting the department’s ICT solution selling skills. • Conducted monthly ICT business reviews with senior management, utilizing tools like Cognos and MS Excel to inform strategic decisions.

Education

  1. University of California, Los Angeles

    B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering

  2. University of British Columbia

    Master of Data Science, Data Science

    2021 to 2022

    GPA = 93.3% (A+ equivalent) Relevant courses: Algorithms & Data Structures, Databases, Spatial & Time Series Analysis, Data Visualization, Automated Workflows, Machine Learning, NLP, Ethics (including EDI principles & bias prevention), Cloud Computing, Capstone Project

Licences & certifications

  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    ISC2

  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Languages

  • ChineseFluent