Edward Tong

Edward Tong, PhD, possesses extensive experience in quantitative finance and data science across leading financial institutions and research roles. Notably, Edward served as Vice President and Senior Quantitative Finance Analyst at Bank of America, focusing on model validation in risk management, and as Executive Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co., leading applied AI and machine learning initiatives. Positions include Senior Manager at AIG, where Edward developed a bind probability model for workers' compensation insurance, and roles in statistical analysis of pharmaceutical drug safety. Ongoing contributions to machine learning and natural language processing are evident in the current role as Staff Data Scientist at Google. Edward's academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of Southampton, complemented by multiple degrees from The University of Queensland. Additionally, contributions to peer-reviewed research publications reflect a commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.