Yifei Chen, Cpa MBA
About Yifei Chen, Cpa MBA
Yifei Chen is a Senior Manager of Internal Audit at Ouster, with extensive experience in risk management and regulatory compliance. He has previously held positions at Ingram Micro and PwC, specializing in optimizing internal audit processes and implementing automation solutions.
Current Role at Ouster
Yifei Chen serves as the Senior Manager of Internal Audit at Ouster, a position held since 2022. In this role, Chen is responsible for overseeing internal audit functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and optimizing audit processes within the organization. The focus is on enhancing accountability systems and implementing automation solutions to streamline business processes.
Previous Experience at PwC
Prior to joining Ouster, Yifei Chen worked at PwC for a total of three years. Initially, Chen served as a Senior Associate in Qingdao, China, from 2007 to 2010, where responsibilities included risk assessment and regulatory compliance. Later, Chen advanced to the role of Manager - Risk and Regulatory in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area from 2019 to 2022, focusing on managing complex compliance frameworks and internal audit processes.
Experience at Ingram Micro
Yifei Chen was employed at Ingram Micro as an Internal Auditor for one year, from 2012 to 2013, in Santa Ana, California. During this time, Chen contributed to the internal audit team by evaluating financial processes and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
Education and Qualifications
Yifei Chen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from China University of Political Science and Law, completed from 2003 to 2007. Chen furthered education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, Chen earned a Certificate of Accounting from UCLA Extension, studying from 2015 to 2017.
Expertise in Internal Audit and Compliance
Yifei Chen specializes in managing end-to-end Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) programs and optimizing internal audit processes, particularly in the field of autonomy. Chen is skilled in automating compliance activities to reduce manual efforts and enhance data control, focusing on minimizing compliance costs and improving operational efficiency.