Sam Fan
About Sam Fan
Sam Fan serves as the Head of Security Service Machine Learning Delivery at HSBC, where he has worked since 2020. With a background in software engineering and management, he has held various leadership roles in prominent companies, including Standard Chartered Bank and Avaya.
Work at HSBC
Currently, Sam Fan serves as the Head of Security Service Machine Learning Delivery at HSBC, a position he has held since 2020 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Software Engineering Manager and Head of HSS Issuer Service China from 2016 to 2020, also in Guangzhou. During his tenure at HSBC, he was recognized as a Top Performer and Role Model for three consecutive years: 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Previous Experience at Standard Chartered Bank
Sam Fan worked at Standard Chartered Bank as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2013 to 2016 for three years in Tianjin City, China. His role involved overseeing engineering projects and contributing to the bank's technological advancements during his tenure.
Education and Expertise
Sam Fan studied at Zhejiang University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in 计算机应用 (Computer Applications). He furthered his education at the University of New South Wales, obtaining a Master of Computer Engineering with a focus on Computer Science. His expertise includes managing board-level stakeholder relationships, vendor selection, and applying advanced technologies such as AI, NLP, Cloud/GCP, and Big Data in business processes.
Background in Software Engineering
Sam Fan has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at Avaya as a Software Development Lead from 2006 to 2008 in Sydney, Australia, and at Origin Energy as a Senior Manager of Software Engineering from 2011 to 2013. His experience spans solution/system design, development, and release across various projects, showcasing his extensive hands-on capabilities.
Management and Leadership Skills
Sam Fan possesses strong management skills, demonstrated by his ability to manage multi-million dollar portfolios and lead global teams through organizational change. He has a solid track record in financial acumen and operational processes, particularly in areas such as Foreign Exchange, Complex Loan, and Risk Control.