Chris Chong
About Chris Chong
Chris Chong is a Data Scientist currently working at Brown-Forman since 2022. He has a background in mechanical engineering and analytics, with previous roles at Caterpillar Inc. and PhantomCor, among others.
Work at Brown-Forman
Chris Chong has been employed as a Data Scientist at Brown-Forman since 2022. In this role, he applies his analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making processes within the organization. His work focuses on leveraging data to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Chris Chong worked at Caterpillar Inc. in various engineering roles from 2018 to 2022. He began as a Parallel Co-Op Engineer (Performance Engineer) in Decatur, Illinois, for one year. He then transitioned to a Senior Associate Engineer position in Champaign, Illinois, where he worked for two years. Additionally, he served as a Parallel Co-Op Engineer (Simulations) for one year in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
Experience at PhantomCor
At PhantomCor, Chris Chong held two positions from 2018 to 2020. He initially worked as a Mechanical Engineer before advancing to the role of Team Lead. His responsibilities included overseeing engineering projects and guiding team efforts in the Urbana-Champaign, Illinois area.
Education and Expertise
Chris Chong is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, expected to be completed in 2024. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he earned from 2016 to 2020. He also participated in a Study Abroad Program at Technische Universität Darmstadt in 2017, focusing on Mechanical Engineering.
Leadership Roles at ASME
Chris Chong was actively involved with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) from 2018 to 2020. He served as the Outreach Director from 2018 to 2019 and later became the President from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, he contributed to promoting engineering initiatives and fostering community engagement in the Urbana-Champaign area.