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Michael Cheng

@michaelcheng

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Data engineer and AI-driven solutions consultant optimizing pipelines, automation, and analytics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles building scalable data/AI systems where I can lead cross-functional teams, deliver measurable efficiency gains, and drive productized analytics.

I am a data engineer and AI-driven solutions consultant with over a decade of experience in SQL, Python, and cloud deployments. I design and deploy scalable data pipelines, RAG architectures, and graph-based solutions that drive measurable efficiency gains for enterprise clients.

I've built systems processing 23,128 job postings with 40% deduplication, automated financial reporting with 93–94% efficiency improvements, and delivered 40% operational gains through Python automation. My background includes MIT training in Applied Data Science and certifications including Azure AI Fundamentals.

I am a bilingual, cross-functional leader experienced in communicating complex technical insights to stakeholders, directing enterprise EPM programs, and leading data-driven transformation initiatives that align technical solutions with business outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Digital Solutions Consultant

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ConsultantC LLC

May 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Designed and deployed AI-driven RAG coaching systems and graph database solutions, built an intelligent job-search pipeline processing 23,128 postings with 40% deduplication, and delivered client engagements across data pipelines and automation.

Python RAG Neo4j ChromaDB Docker AWS Data Pipelines Automation

Manager, Financial Operations

Centage Corporation

Mar 2016 - May 2024 (8 years 2 months)

Led enterprise EPM integrations and automation initiatives that improved client operational efficiency by 40% and reduced task completion time by 93–94% through Python automation while maintaining 100% integration-related customer satisfaction.

Python SQL ETL Data Warehousing Automation EPM Zendesk Financial Reporting Data Modeling

Vice President

Banco Santander

Collaborated with branch managers to increase branch sales revenue by 3% and led local sales and client relationship initiatives.

Sales Leadership Client Management Banking Stakeholder Management Financial Services

Organizational Development Specialist

Delta Groups Corporation

Led analytical data-mining and test-plan design to support a $10M telecom project, implementing continuous improvement strategies and MS Access solutions.

Data Mining MS Access Test Plans Continuous Improvement

National Resource Manager

ePlus Technology, Inc.

Aligned business processes to reduce revenue recognition defects by 75% and supported cross-functional initiatives to improve operational controls and reporting accuracy.

Process Improvement Revenue Recognition Business Analysis Stakeholder Management ERP Data Quality Reporting

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones & Co., L.P.

Drove business development and operational efficiency improvements across a client base covering over 80% retention and satisfaction.

Client Management Financial Planning Business Development CRM Operations

Assistant Vice President

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

Exceeded New Money and Funded Accounts production metrics by over 100% and ranked in the top 15th percentile regionally for funded investment accounts.

Wealth Management Sales Client Acquisition Financial Products Performance Metrics

SQL Educator - Music Program

Garden Grove U.S.D.

Applied adaptive facilitation for district curriculum development and presented research at an international conference on music perception and cognition.

Curriculum Development Public Speaking Presentation Teaching