Alton Tang
About Alton Tang
Alton Tang is a Lead Data Scientist specializing in fraud detection, currently working at Cash App since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance and data science, with previous roles at companies such as XL Catlin, BlueVine, and Societe Generale.
Current Role at Afterpay
Alton Tang serves as the Lead Data Scientist in the Fraud department at Afterpay. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's efforts in fraud detection and prevention. Located in San Francisco, California, he applies advanced data science techniques to enhance the security and integrity of financial transactions within the platform.
Work at Cash App
In addition to his role at Afterpay, Alton Tang is currently the Lead Data Scientist for Fraud at Cash App, a position he has occupied since 2022. His work focuses on leveraging data analytics to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities, ensuring a safe user experience for Cash App customers in the competitive financial technology landscape.
Professional Background
Alton Tang has a diverse professional background in risk analysis and data science. Before joining Afterpay, he worked as a Senior Risk Strategy Analyst at BlueVine from 2016 to 2020. He also held positions as a Political Risk and Trade Credit Underwriter at XL Catlin and as a Credit Analyst at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking. His early career included an internship as an Actuarial Intern at Manulife.
Education and Expertise
Alton Tang has an extensive educational background. He studied at Nanyang Technological University Singapore, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He furthered his education at Fordham Gabelli School of Business, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Global Finance. Additionally, he studied Computer Science and Econometrics at Columbia University. This combination of education equips him with a strong foundation in both finance and data science.