Francis Chen
About Francis Chen
Francis Chen is a Manager of Data & Cloud at KPMG Australia, with a diverse background in data engineering and analytics. He has held various positions at notable companies including Microsoft, Lenovo, and the University of Canberra, and has academic qualifications in Electrical Engineering and Microelectronics.
Work at KPMG Australia
Francis Chen has been employed at KPMG Australia as a Manager in the Data & Cloud division since 2022. In this role, he focuses on managing data strategies and cloud solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and data utilization. His position involves collaborating with various teams to implement data-driven solutions that align with KPMG's objectives.
Previous Experience in Data and Analytics
Prior to his current role, Francis Chen worked at the University of Canberra as the Manager of Data & Analytics Architecture from 2015 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing data architecture and analytics initiatives to support the university's strategic goals. Before that, he served as a Data Integration Engineer at Lenovo from 2011 to 2014, where he was involved in integrating data systems and enhancing data management processes.
Experience at Microsoft and Other Companies
Francis Chen began his career as a System Engineer at Microsoft for five months in 2010, working as a vendor in Seattle, US. He also worked at Longtop International as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2011 in Beijing, China. His diverse experience across these companies has contributed to his expertise in data and cloud technologies.
Educational Background
Francis Chen completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Sydney from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Microelectronics & Microsystems from UNSW in 2009. Additionally, he attended Nanyang International School, where he completed his undergraduate studies from 2005 to 2008.