Arnold Cheong
About Arnold Cheong
Arnold Cheong is the Lead Data Engineer at MoneyLion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a diverse background in data engineering, offshore project engineering, and managerial roles.
Company
Arnold Cheong currently works at MoneyLion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MoneyLion is a financial technology company, and Arnold holds the position of Lead Data Engineer.
Title
Arnold Cheong holds the title of Lead Data Engineer at MoneyLion. He previously served as a Senior Data Engineer at the same company in 2023, following a series of roles in data engineering.
Education and Expertise
Arnold Cheong has a strong academic background in data science and engineering. He earned a Master's degree in Data Science & Business Analytics from Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU / APIIT) in 2020. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business & Finance with a specialization in Petroleum Engineering from Penn State University in 2013. He also studied Full Stack Web Development at NEXT Academy in 2016.
Professional Background
Arnold Cheong has held various positions in the tech and engineering industries. His previous roles include Senior Data Engineer at Setel, Manager and Technology Lead at Cooked Global, and Offshore Project Engineer at Managed Pressure Operations. His career has spanned different locations including Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, and the United States. Arnold has contributed to enhancing data infrastructure at MoneyLion and played a managerial role at a food delivery startup.
Diverse Engineering Experience
Arnold Cheong started his career in offshore oil and gas engineering as an Offshore Project Engineer at Managed Pressure Operations. He later transitioned to data engineering, holding various roles including Data Engineer and Senior Data Engineer at Setel and MoneyLion. Arnold’s diverse background enables him to bring a unique perspective to data engineering projects. His work at MoneyLion includes leading the development of a platform engineering-based approach to enhance the company’s data infrastructure.