Fang Yang
About Fang Yang
Fang Yang is the Principal Data Scientist at Silk Road Medical, Inc., with a diverse background in finance, data science, and engineering. He has held significant roles at various companies, including Cordis, Logitech, and Wal-Mart, and has been recognized for his contributions to financial planning and budgeting.
Principal Data Scientist at Silk Road Medical, Inc.
Fang Yang currently serves as the Principal Data Scientist at Silk Road Medical, Inc. Fang has developed a comprehensive financial model that has significantly improved forecasting accuracy. Fang's work in this role is pivotal to the company’s data strategy and operational improvements.
Previous Experience at Cordis
From 2015 to 2022, Fang Yang worked as a Sr. Consultant at Cordis. During this time, Fang implemented a reporting automation system that reduced manual reporting time by 30%. This role allowed Fang to develop and refine skills in project management and automated reporting.
Financial Analyst and Consultant Roles
Fang Yang's career includes significant roles such as Senior Financial Analyst at Logitech in Fremont, CA, and Financial Analyst/CPA at Wal-Mart's home office in Bentoville, AR. At Logitech, Fang led a cross-functional team to streamline financial statement analysis processes, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency. At Wal-Mart, Fang conducted a major data mining project that identified key trends and opportunities, leading to a strategic shift in business operations.
Sales and Engineering Background
Before transitioning into financial roles, Fang Yang worked in sales and engineering positions. This includes serving as a Sales Manager at Regie Chemical Company and a Sales Engineer at Mettler Toledo. Notably, Fang played a key role in the successful implementation of GAAP/IFRS compliance measures at Mettler Toledo.
Educational Background
Fang Yang holds an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an MBA in Finance from Fudan University. Additionally, Fang earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Fudan University. This diverse educational background has provided a strong foundation for Fang's expertise in both financial analysis and data science.