Timothy Cheung
About Timothy Cheung
Timothy Cheung is a Senior Data Scientist at CircleCI, with a diverse background that includes experience in civil engineering, data analysis, and entrepreneurship. He has worked in various roles, including as a mentor at Udacity and a data scientist at FreshBooks, and has a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Work at CircleCI
Timothy Cheung has been employed at CircleCI as a Senior Data Scientist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing machine learning systems, emphasizing end-to-end solutions. His contributions include writing tutorials on machine learning CI/CD with AWS SageMaker and authoring articles for CircleCI's blog that discuss machine learning and CI/CD topics.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Cheung holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2020 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from McGill University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2012. His educational background in both civil engineering and computer science provides him with a unique interdisciplinary perspective that enhances his work in data science.
Background
Timothy Cheung transitioned from a career in civil engineering to data science, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning. He has a diverse professional background, having worked as a Data Analyst at Bell for seven years and as a Data Scientist at FreshBooks for two years. Additionally, he owned and operated Sports de Combats, a business he managed for five years in Montreal.
Previous Experience
Before joining CircleCI, Timothy Cheung worked as a mentor at Udacity from 2019 to 2020, where he developed leadership and team development skills. His experience at Bell as a Data Analyst from 2012 to 2019 in the Toronto area contributed to his analytical skills. At FreshBooks, he served as a Data Scientist from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing his expertise in data science.
Achievements in Mentoring and Writing
Timothy Cheung has a background in mentoring, having served as a mentor at Udacity, which likely contributed to his leadership abilities. He has also shared his knowledge through written tutorials on machine learning CI/CD with AWS SageMaker and has contributed to CircleCI's blog, focusing on machine learning and CI/CD topics.