Siheng (Sally) D.
About Siheng (Sally) D.
Siheng (Sally) D. is a Business Analyst (IT) with experience in developing dashboards and enhancing workflow automation. She has worked for various organizations, including Wedbush Securities and China Southern Airlines, and holds a Master of Science in Mathematical Finance from the University of Southern California.
Current Role at Wedbush Securities
Siheng (Sally) D. currently serves as a Business Analyst (IT) at Wedbush Securities, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing stakeholder understanding and automating workflow processes. She collaborates with project managers and software engineers to develop technical solutions utilizing T-SQL. Her responsibilities also include conducting User Acceptance Testing to ensure that the solutions meet business requirements. This position is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Data Analysis
Before her current role, Siheng D. worked as a Data Analyst at China Southern Airlines from 2019 to 2021 for two years in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In this capacity, she contributed to data-driven decision-making processes. Prior to that, she was employed as a Business Analyst at Mutual Securities, Inc. from 2018 to 2019 for eight months, also in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with a strong foundation in data analysis and business solutions.
Educational Background
Siheng D. holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mathematical Finance from the University of Southern California, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Shanghai University, completing her studies there from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a solid analytical foundation applicable in her professional roles.
Internship Experience
In 2014, Siheng D. completed a five-month internship in the Compliance Department at Westpac Banking Corporation in Shanghai, China. This experience allowed her to gain insights into compliance processes within the financial sector. Additionally, she worked as a Fundraising Coordinator at the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center for two months in 2015, where she contributed to fundraising efforts.
Agile SCRUM Development Cycle
Siheng D. functions as both a business analyst and product owner within the Agile SCRUM development cycle. This dual role enables her to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that project deliverables align with strategic goals. Her involvement in Agile methodologies enhances her effectiveness in delivering solutions that meet user needs.