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Yang Hoong

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

University Of Guelph
09.2022 - Current
  • Integrated math/statistical skills with modern analytical tools (spreadsheets, Tableau) for quantitative data analysis
  • Led Aim2Flourish initiative, partnering globally with universities and businesses to integrate curriculum (policy analysis, project management) and provide meaningful outcomes for businesses.

Project Manager

University Of Guelph
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed complex projects including Dean and Assistant Dean selection and a research project on cybersecurity governance in Canadian SMEs
  • Secured $50,000 CAD in funding from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC), and managed budgets to ensure fiscal accountability and effective use of resources
  • Initiated, engaged with, and managed issues with internal and external stakeholders including: Canadian Federation of Independent Business, local Chambers of Commerce, cybersecurity professionals and experts, senior government officials and other distinguished persons
  • Managed and supervised a research team, which included developing individual workplans and providing work direction
  • Presented results of analytical activities to key stakeholders in notable forums (e.g., Canadian Cyber Forum).

Principal Researcher

University Of Guelph
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Interpreted legislation (e.g., PIPEDA), provided policy analysis, and influenced national policy (my recommendation was adopted by the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity) Developed models, surveys and scales to explain cybersecurity management practices and outcomes within SMEs
  • Identified cybersecurity socioeconomic trends, gaps and vulnerabilities within SME environments through cyber assessments and surveys
  • Secured individual cumulative research funding of over $100,000 CAD, including personal awards and grants (e.g., Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Lang Scholarship)

Education

Ph.D. - Management

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
04.2024

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
06.2020

Skills

  • Policy Development and Analysis
  • Advanced Research and Data Analysis
  • Diverse Stakeholder Engagement and Management
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management and Supervision

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

University Of Guelph
09.2022 - Current

Project Manager

University Of Guelph
06.2022 - 05.2024

Principal Researcher

University Of Guelph
09.2021 - 04.2024

Ph.D. - Management

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management

University of Guelph
Yang Hoong