Kong Phan, CPA, currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Confluent since April 2017, leading efforts in a pioneering data infrastructure focused on real-time data. Prior roles include Vice President and Corporate Controller at Anki, where innovative robotics merged with consumer entertainment, and Assistant Controller at Yahoo during the Polyvore phase, a platform emphasizing social commerce in fashion and home decor. Additional experience encompasses managerial positions at Electronic Arts and Gap Inc., and foundational work as an Assurance Senior at Ernst & Young. Kong Phan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Sonoma State University.