Jeffrey Ma
About Jeffrey Ma
Jeffrey Ma is a SaaS Research Manager at Zylo, where he focuses on SaaS asset management and optimization. He has a background in data analysis and project management, with previous roles at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a strong educational foundation in psychology, biology, and data analysis.
Work at Zylo
Jeffrey Ma currently serves as the SaaS Research Manager at Zylo, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on defining a framework for internal SaaS Asset Management and Optimization. He works to uncover full visibility into organizational SaaS spending and identifies Shadow IT. Additionally, he manages the Zylo application database to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date information on SaaS applications. His responsibilities also include taking ownership of Price Benchmarking, which aids in informed decision-making regarding SaaS investments.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Ma has a strong educational background in the sciences and data analysis. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Biology with a minor in Statistics from UCLA, completing his studies from 2008 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Basic Medical Sciences from St. George's University between 2013 and 2016. In addition, he pursued a MicroMasters in Data Analysis at UC San Diego in 2019. His expertise is enhanced by certifications in Machine Learning with Python and Data Analysis with Python from Cognitive Class.
Background
Before joining Zylo, Jeffrey Ma gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he held positions as a Project Management, Psychology Lab Project Manager, and Lab Instructor at the UCLA Campus Library Instructional Computing Commons from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Microbiology Lab Assistant during this time. His earlier career included a role as a Varsity Tutor and participation in the Springboard Data Science Career Track, where he focused on data science skills from 2019 to 2020.
Professional Experience
Jeffrey Ma has held multiple positions at Zylo, starting as a Data Analyst in 2020, then advancing to Senior Data Analyst in 2021, before becoming the SaaS Research Manager in 2022. His work has involved proactively managing SaaS subscriptions to secure better terms through data leverage. His experience in data analysis and project management has contributed to his effectiveness in his current role, where he focuses on optimizing SaaS asset management.