Liang (Leon) Dong
About Liang (Leon) Dong
Liang (Leon) Dong is the Manager of Data Practice at Putnam in New York, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing analysis and has held various analytical roles over the past decade.
Work at Putnam Associates
Liang (Leon) Dong has served as the Manager of the Data Practice at Putnam Associates since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing statistical analysis plans tailored to client marketing analytics. His work focuses on pharmaceutical marketing analysis, utilizing data mining and modeling techniques. Dong has led analytics teams for five years, emphasizing performance evaluation and appraisals. His expertise in claims project management includes overseeing the creation and delivery of marketing and training materials.
Previous Experience in Analytics
Before joining Putnam Associates, Liang (Leon) Dong worked at Charles River Associates as a Principal in Analytics from 2017 to 2021. His earlier role was as an Analytics Senior Consultant at C1 Consulting from 2013 to 2017. Dong began his career with a summer internship at Baidu, Inc. in 2012. His cumulative experience in analytics spans over eight years, with a strong focus on pharmaceutical marketing analysis.
Education and Expertise
Liang (Leon) Dong holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics from Shandong University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Statistics from Rutgers University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. His academic background supports his expertise in machine learning techniques, including classification modeling, clustering modeling, and network analysis.
Leadership and Team Management
Liang (Leon) Dong has demonstrated leadership capabilities by managing analytics teams for five years. His focus on performance evaluation and appraisals has contributed to the development of high-performing teams. Dong serves as a subject-matter expert in claims project management, which involves overseeing the creation and delivery of essential marketing and training materials.