Kevin Cheng
About Kevin Cheng
Kevin Cheng serves as the Senior Director of DevOps at Spotnana, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Meta, Appen, and MapR Technologies. He holds an MBA from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley.
Current Role at Spotnana
Kevin Cheng serves as the Senior Director of DevOps at Spotnana, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on overseeing the development and operational aspects of the company's technology infrastructure. His responsibilities include ensuring the reliability and efficiency of cloud platforms, with an emphasis on observability, scalability, security, and privacy. Cheng's leadership is pivotal in driving the company's technological initiatives and aligning them with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Meta
Before joining Spotnana, Kevin Cheng worked at Meta as the Manager of Production Engineering from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he was responsible for supporting company-wide compute, pipeline, and workload management platforms. His role involved managing complex engineering projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Career at Appen
Kevin Cheng held the position of Vice President of Engineering at Appen from 2020 to 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he led engineering efforts to develop innovative solutions that addressed customer needs. His leadership contributed to the company's growth and technological advancements during his two-year tenure.
Educational Background
Kevin Cheng earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Santa Clara University, where he studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Expertise in Technology and Leadership
Kevin Cheng possesses extensive expertise in building compute platforms that support AI and machine learning applications. He specializes in observability, scalability, security, and privacy within cloud environments. His experience includes managing global teams and fostering a high-performance culture. Cheng has a proven track record of delivering innovative technological solutions that solve customer problems.