Raymond Zhang
About Raymond Zhang
Raymond Zhang is an IT System Engineer with over 14 years of experience at Glencore in Beijing, China. He has previously held positions at CapitaLand, GE, and Softtek, focusing on IT management, technical support, and system engineering.
Work at Glencore
Raymond Zhang has been employed at Glencore as an IT System Engineer since 2010. Over his 14 years in this role, he has been based in Beijing City, China. His responsibilities include managing service levels and procedures for technical support services, overseeing local IT systems, and reporting on the status of key systems to headquarters IT. He also develops and modifies IT policies to align with global strategies while considering local conditions.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining Glencore, Raymond Zhang worked at several organizations in IT roles. He was a System Engineer at CapitaLand for 7 months in 2007-2008 and at Softtek for 2 years from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he spent 2 years at GE from 2005 to 2007 in IT Management and Technical Support. In these positions, he gained experience in technical support, system engineering, and IT management.
Education and Expertise
Raymond Zhang holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from Capital University of Economics and Business. He completed his studies from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in IT systems and management.
IT Management Responsibilities
In his current role, Raymond Zhang is responsible for preparing IT financial summaries and budget plans, which he reports to both headquarters IT and local management. He maintains CAPEX and OPEX records for IT affairs to support the accounting team. Additionally, he coordinates with the administration department on various administrative tasks and projects.
Collaboration on Global IT Projects
Raymond Zhang collaborates with headquarters IT to implement and adjust global IT projects for localization. He is responsible for procuring hardware and software and implementing infrastructure based on project guidance or local requirements. His role ensures that local IT operations align with the broader objectives of the organization.