James Soon Tat Tan
About James Soon Tat Tan
James Soon Tat Tan is a Data Scientist at MoneyLion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializing in applying machine learning techniques to financial data.
Current Position at MoneyLion
James Soon Tat Tan is currently working as a Data Scientist at MoneyLion in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this role, he focuses on applying machine learning techniques to financial data. A significant contribution by James is a project that improved customer retention rates by analyzing user behavior patterns. He also developed a proprietary algorithm for fraud detection, which successfully reduced false positives by 30%.
Previous Roles at EY Analytics
Before joining MoneyLion, James Soon Tat Tan worked at EY Analytics (Asia-Pacific). He served as a Senior Consultant in 2021 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prior to that, he was a Consultant from 2019 to 2021 in the same city. Earlier in his career, he had a stint as a Vacation Trainee at EY in 2018, gaining foundational experience in data analytics and consulting.
Educational Background
James Soon Tat Tan holds an MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. Before that, he attended Taylor's College, achieving Cambridge A-levels from 2013 to 2015. He completed his secondary education at SMK Seafield, achieving Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia from 2008 to 2012.
Specialization in Financial Data Science
James specializes in applying machine learning techniques to financial data. His expertise has been showcased through his work at MoneyLion, particularly in customer retention and fraud detection. He also presented a paper on predictive analytics in financial services at the 2022 International Conference on Data Science and Analytics.
Professional Engagements
James participates actively in the Kuala Lumpur Data Science Meetup group, where he shares insights on the latest trends in data analytics. This engagement allows him to stay updated with industry developments and contribute to the professional community.