Bill Ong

Bill Ong has a diverse work experience in the finance industry, primarily focusing on equity analysis and investor relations.

Bill is currently the VP Head of Corporate Planning & Strategy at Cyngn since December 2022.

Prior to that, from April 2022 to December 2022, Bill worked at Embark Trucks as the Head of Investor Relations, where they developed various processes and standardization in an early-stage company. Bill also managed special meetings, prepared earnings calls, and coordinated investor conferences and roadshows.

From November 2013 to April 2022, Bill worked at VIAVI Solutions (formerly JDS Uniphase) as the Senior Director of Finance, Investor Relations. During their tenure, they managed the company's separation into two publicly traded companies and led the investor relations department under multiple CEOs and CFOs. The department was recognized as the 2nd best in the mid-cap TMT sector in 2018.

Before VIAVI Solutions, from January 2013 to October 2013, Bill worked as an FP&A and Business Development Consultant at J&JH Company. Bill conducted financial planning and analysis for a specialty chemicals distribution business and identified new markets in specialty chemical applications.

In their earlier career, Bill worked as a Sell-side Equity Analyst at B. Riley & Co. from January 2012 to January 2013, covering Clean Energy Semiconductors. Bill developed integrated financial models for clean tech and semiconductor companies.

From 2011 to 2012, Bill worked as a Sell-side Equity Analyst, Managing Director at Ticonderoga Securities LLC, covering Clean Energy Semiconductors. Bill developed advanced financial models and had active engagement with CEOs and CFOs in the high-tech/clean-tech industry.

From 2009 to 2011, Bill was a Sell-side Equity Analyst, Managing Director at Merriman Capital, covering Clean Tech, Semiconductors, and Semi Capital Equipment. Bill was an early publisher of Clean Tech trends and developed industry and company forecasting models.

Earlier in their career, Bill worked as the Co-Director of Equity Research, Managing Director at Broadpoint Gleacher (formerly American Technology Research) from 2003 to 2008, covering Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Clean Tech. Bill also worked as a Buy-side Technology Analyst, Firm Partner at Elijah Asset Management, covering Semiconductors and Computer Technology from 1999 to 2003.

Bill began their career as a Sell-side Equity Analyst at Bank of America (formerly Montgomery Securities) from September 1996 to January 1999, specializing in Semiconductor Capital Equipment stocks. Bill conducted industry and company research and performed due diligence on corporate clients.

Bill Ong has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Applied Physics from Columbia Engineering. Bill also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. In addition to their degrees, Bill has obtained a Securities Brokerage License from FINRA. However, no specific information about the years they obtained their certifications or the duration of their education is provided.