Brian Cheng

I thrive in spotting trends, quickly understanding complex problems, and organizing teams around simple solutions. I am data driven, but believe in measuring only what matters. I am a firm believer in getting your hands dirty to get the job done.

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By the numbers

  • 3
    Acquisition teams
  • 40+
    Teams converted to Agile
  • 3
    International Assignments
  • $10M
    Minimum revenue per year in Sales
  • 9
    Countries managed during Sales
  • 3
    Business units where I held managerial positions

Keynotes

I have presented all over the world to audiences in excess of 5,000.

Leadership style

These are the results of my leadership assessment I received in September 2016. For the full assessment, chat with me by clicking on the chat button in the lower right corner.

  • Prefers to keep things clear and simple. Frustrated by complicated situations.
    Thrives in a complex environment. Understands and connects various factors of a given issue.
  • Prefers conventional ways of solving problems. Is reluctant to experiment
    Provides a different perspective. Continuously improves work style.
  • Low interest in personal development. Unaware of their own shortcomings
    Eager to share knowledge and skills. Enjoys learning new concepts and skills.

Life outside of work

  • NaperCHANGE.org

    Marketing and Technology Leader

    NaperCHANGE.org is a grass roots effort we started in response to our local government making irresponsible decisions without their consituent's consent. Our goal is to find transformational candidates that listen to the public and shape policy that will move Naperville forward.

  • MassChallenge

    Mentor

    I work directly with startups in Mexico to advise on sales metrics, to identify market opportunities, and to deliver quality solutions with Agile and Design Thinking. I also meet 1-1 with startups regularly to advise, answer questions, and remove roadblocks.

Certifications

  • Certified Scrum Master - 2016
  • WebSphere Portal 5.0, 5.1, 6.0 Administrator
  • WebSphere Portal 5.0, 5.1 Developer

Patents and Publications

  • Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Verifying Rule Processing for Web Pages
  • Best Practices for Migrating to IBM WebSphere Portal 6
  • Configuring IBM Lotus Workplace Web Content Management for use with LDAP
  • Using IBM Lotus Workplace Web Content Management navigation components to build dynamic Portal menus

Skills

Agile DevOps Large Scale Scrum Design Thinking Technical Marketing Digital Marketing Enterprise Web Architecture Business Analysis Process Management Social Media Marketing Web Content Management Enterprise Content Management Application Development Web Design Mobile Design

Education

Texas A&M University

B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Business

1997-2000