I am a Data Science specialist with a strong engineering foundation and over a decade of experience spanning industrial automation, control systems, and modern AI-driven data science. I bring together hands-on software development, cloud-based machine learning, and business-focused analytics to deliver practical, measurable outcomes. I hold multiple industry-recognized certifications (Google, Databricks, Microsoft Azure) and combine them with formal education in Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Software Development, and Information Technology. This background allows me to bridge the gap between complex data, real-world systems, and decision-makers. As a Specialist Data Scientist, I have: Analyzed large, multi-source datasets to generate actionable insights for operational and business decisions Designed and deployed machine learning pipelines using Python, Databricks, PySpark, Azure ML Built and integrated LLM-based solutions, including custom chatbots embedded in user interfaces Delivered predictive modeling, data analysis, and visualization using PowerBI, Databricks Dashboards, and Grafana Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, validate results, and integrate systems End-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines from logs, APIs, and databases into cloud data platforms Experience with Azure Data Explorer, Databricks, MLflow, Airflow, and cloud-native analytics Strong understanding of production ML, including experiment tracking and model lifecycle management Before fully transitioning into data science, I spent years as a Control System Engineer and Software Manager, where I: Designed and optimized industrial control systems, PLC logic, and HMI interfaces Worked directly with real-time systems, sensors, industrial communication buses, and hardware Led control software development teams in production environments This experience enables me to approach data science problems with a systems-thinking mindset, focusing on reliability, scalability, and real-world constraints—not just models.

Xiong (Sunny) Wang

I am a Data Science specialist with a strong engineering foundation and over a decade of experience spanning industrial automation, control systems, and modern AI-driven data science. I bring together hands-on software development, cloud-based machine learning, and business-focused analytics to deliver practical, measurable outcomes. I hold multiple industry-recognized certifications (Google, Databricks, Microsoft Azure) and combine them with formal education in Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Software Development, and Information Technology. This background allows me to bridge the gap between complex data, real-world systems, and decision-makers. As a Specialist Data Scientist, I have: Analyzed large, multi-source datasets to generate actionable insights for operational and business decisions Designed and deployed machine learning pipelines using Python, Databricks, PySpark, Azure ML Built and integrated LLM-based solutions, including custom chatbots embedded in user interfaces Delivered predictive modeling, data analysis, and visualization using PowerBI, Databricks Dashboards, and Grafana Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, validate results, and integrate systems End-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines from logs, APIs, and databases into cloud data platforms Experience with Azure Data Explorer, Databricks, MLflow, Airflow, and cloud-native analytics Strong understanding of production ML, including experiment tracking and model lifecycle management Before fully transitioning into data science, I spent years as a Control System Engineer and Software Manager, where I: Designed and optimized industrial control systems, PLC logic, and HMI interfaces Worked directly with real-time systems, sensors, industrial communication buses, and hardware Led control software development teams in production environments This experience enables me to approach data science problems with a systems-thinking mindset, focusing on reliability, scalability, and real-world constraints—not just models.

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I am a Data Science specialist with a strong engineering foundation and over a decade of experience spanning industrial automation, control systems, and modern AI-driven data science. I bring together hands-on software development, cloud-based machine learning, and business-focused analytics to deliver practical, measurable outcomes.

I hold multiple industry-recognized certifications (Google, Databricks, Microsoft Azure) and combine them with formal education in Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Software Development, and Information Technology. This background allows me to bridge the gap between complex data, real-world systems, and decision-makers.

As a Specialist Data Scientist, I have:

Analyzed large, multi-source datasets to generate actionable insights for operational and business decisions

Designed and deployed machine learning pipelines using Python, Databricks, PySpark, Azure ML

Built and integrated LLM-based solutions, including custom chatbots embedded in user interfaces

Delivered predictive modeling, data analysis, and visualization using PowerBI, Databricks Dashboards, and Grafana

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, validate results, and integrate systems
End-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines from logs, APIs, and databases into cloud data platforms

Experience with Azure Data Explorer, Databricks, MLflow, Airflow, and cloud-native analytics

Strong understanding of production ML, including experiment tracking and model lifecycle management
Before fully transitioning into data science, I spent years as a Control System Engineer and Software Manager, where I:

Designed and optimized industrial control systems, PLC logic, and HMI interfaces

Worked directly with real-time systems, sensors, industrial communication buses, and hardware

Led control software development teams in production environments

This experience enables me to approach data science problems with a systems-thinking mindset, focusing on reliability, scalability, and real-world constraints—not just models.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Specialist Data Science at CN
January 1, 2023 - Present
Applied LLM to solve different problems; Built machine learning pipelines; deployed custom LLM chatbot models and integrated into UI; Data ETL/ELT from different sources into a target data warehouse or data storage; Data Visualization with PowerBI, Grafana, Databricks Dashboard; Data Analysis with Databricks using different machine learning algorithms
Analyst system and software integration at CN
March 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Designed train dispatching simulator with python REST API, and web socket client and server simulator to simulate dispatching commands communication with dispatching system server; Programmed data extraction, transform, and load from different sources into variant destinations, including streamlogs into Azure Data Explorer with log stash; Implemented Power BI report design to analyze data and provide data visualization; Data training and prediction with Azure ML and Databricks
Control System Specialist at Martin W Electrical
September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Optimized control system avoided changing wiring on electronic board on site and getting board circuit short, enhanced safety and efficiency with new VFD to control pipe rolling; Modified PLC program and HMI to meet customer’s requirements and upgrade the control precision; Redesigned panel circuit diagram and panel layout, hands-on wiring
Data Intern at Nanostics
November 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Build script with Python record machine learning parameters and predictions result into a database with sacred, mlflow, airflow package and extract data from database for further reanalysis, completed the task ahead of expectation; Learned machine learning frameworks including Sacred, Mlflow, Airflow, Kubeflow, and Kubernetes
Control Software Manager at YAC Systems PTE Ltd
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2018
Managed software control systems; responsibilities not fully specified in resume
Control System Engineer at Knowles Electronics Co Ltd
January 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Electrical engineering; Beijing, China
Electrical Engineer at Jingcheng Heavy Industry Ltd
March 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Electrical engineering; Beijing, China
Special Event Assistant at City of Edmonton
January 1, 2024 - Present
Volunteer work; Special Event Assistant

Education

Master's degree in Information Technology at University of the People
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Instrumentation Certificate at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
January 1, 2020 - December 19, 2025
Software Development Certificate at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
January 1, 2019 - December 19, 2025
Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Processed Machinery at Liaoning University of Petroleum & Chemical Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at North China University of Science and Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Google Certified Generative AI Leader
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Google Certificated Professional Machine Learning Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Databricks Certified Professional Machine Learning Engineer
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025
SAIT Software Developer Certificate
January 1, 2019 - December 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education