Kern Teoh | Data & AI Professional

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About Me

I'm a technology leader with a unique blend of expertise and experience spanning across data science, artificial intelligence, and financial and banking services.

With over 19+ years in global financial and banking institutions, I've developed a deep understanding of how data-driven insights can transform business strategies. My journey from Private Banking Front Office to Data Analytics has equipped me with the rare ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business value.

Today, I specialize in leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML technologies and Generative AI to solve real-world problems. From building predictive models to architecting data pipelines, I'm passionate about turning data into sustainable advantages.

End-to-end AI/ML and Data Pipeline Development

Strategic Data Analytics Leadership

GenAI Implementation & Strategy

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Experience

19+ years in global financial institutions with CACS, M1B, M5 licenses

Education

MBA from Chicago Booth

Bachelor of Computer Science & Math (OPIM) from University of Pennsylvania

Approach

Data-driven decision making with focus on ROI and business impact

What I Do Best

Core Expertise

Primary Focus

Data Analytics & AI/ML

Building intelligent systems that transform raw data into strategic business insights.

Machine Learning Deep Learning NLP Computer Vision Predictive Modeling Statistical Analysis

Tools: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy

Emerging Tech

Generative AI

Implementing cutting-edge GenAI solutions for enterprise applications and automation.

LLMs RAG Systems Prompt Engineering AI Agents Fine-tuning Embeddings

Tools: Gemini, Claude, LangChain, Vector DBs, Hugging Face

Business Intelligence & Visualization

Creating powerful dashboards and reports that drive data-informed decisions.

Tableau IBM Cognos Power BI Data Visualization KPI Tracking

Certified: Tableau Desktop, IBM Cognos Professional

Full-Stack Development

Building scalable web applications and data-driven platforms from concept to deployment.

Python Django PHP JavaScript React HTML/CSS

Also: C/C++, C#, Java, VBA, Perl

Data Engineering

Designing robust data architectures and ETL pipelines for enterprise-scale applications.

SQL NoSQL ETL Data Modeling Data Warehousing

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, MSSQL, DB2

Financial Analytics

Applying quantitative methods to wealth management and investment analysis.

Technical Analysis Risk Modeling Portfolio Analysis Financial Modeling

Background: Private Banking, Wealth Management, CACS/M1B/M5

Educational platform for children featuring interactive learning activities and creative content.

PHP LLM APIs

Internal

Funds Analyzer

AI-powered dashboard for analyzing fund performance through automated PDF extraction and LLM.

Python Django MongoDB

Coming Soon

Stocks Screener

Intelligent stock screening platform combining technical analysis with ML-based sentiment analysis.

Python LLM APIs

Professional Development

Certifications & Credentials

Data Science Professional Certificate

Harvard University (edX)

Machine Learning Specialization

IBM (Coursera)

Applied Data Science

IBM (Coursera)

Machine Learning

University of Washington (Coursera)

Python for Everybody Specialization

University of Michigan (Coursera)

Google Advanced Data Analytics

Google (Coursera)

Generative AI for Everyone

DeepLearning.AI (Coursera)

Tableau Desktop Certified Associate

Tableau Software

IBM Cognos Certified Professional

IBM

Financial Industry Licenses

CACS, M1B, M5 (Singapore MAS)

Let's Connect

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I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, or how data and AI can drive business transformation. Whether you're looking for a senior leader in data analytics and AI, or want to collaborate on exciting projects, I'd love to hear from you.

Singapore

Open to Collaborative Opportunities & Business Ventures