James Kang

Lead Data Platform/full-stack Software Engineer (genai Space) at Manulife

James Kang is a seasoned data and technology professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as Lead Data Engineer and Big Data Architect at Manulife since September 2016, James is responsible for the Enterprise Data Lake implementation utilizing the Hortonwork Data Platform on Microsoft Azure Cloud. Prior to this role, James held various leadership positions at Scotiabank from 1997 to 2015, including Director of the Global Wholesale Technology Architecture Group, where strategic oversight of technology and architecture was provided for multiple banking divisions. Additionally, James has a rich background in solutions architecture, development, and database administration at TD and earlier positions at ArcelorMittal Dofasco and as a lecturer at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. James holds a Master of Management Science and Engineering and a Bachelor's degree from the same institution.

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Manulife

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Manulife is a leading Canada-based financial services group that is helping people achieve their dreams and aspirations, by putting customers’ needs first and providing them with the right advice and solutions.


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Toronto, Canada

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