Kevin Kao

About Kevin Kao

Multi-disciplinary data-driven engineer with 8+ years’ experience in data engineering, data analytics, and business intelligence across various domains, including sales, finance, products, audit, accounting, internal control and operational enhancement. Duke Fuqua alumnus (class of 2019) and CPA candidate (WA, all exams passed). My capabilities are highlighted as follows:• Data Engineering: Proficient in designing ETL pipelines in Airflow and deploying data models to convert diverse datasets into actionable insights for management and cross-functional teams. Adept at leveraging AWS Cloud Services to create and implement scalable solutions.(AWS Glue, Python, PySpark, S3, Redshift, Airflow)• Analytical Expertise: Skilled in organizing and analyzing large datasets to solve complex business problems and drive decision-making, using tools such as AWS services, Alteryx, Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.• Business Acumen: Passed all four sections of the US CPA exam on the first attempt. Over 5 years of experience in sales revenue, tax advisory, accounting, financial and operational audits, audit analytics, and financial analysis.• Multitasking skills: Thrived in fast-paced environments at AWS, Deloitte and PwC. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously at ABB.• Leadership: Mentored and trained audit team staff, providing constructive feedback at Deloitte. Led a Capstone Project with 5 graduate students from Duke University at ABB.• Cross-cultural communication skills: Coordinated financial reporting issues with clients in the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and China and collaborated with teams from Deloitte Singapore to complete the audit tasks. Partner with 5 critical functions (Group Audit, Accounting Lead, Treasury Specialists, Indirect Tax Project Manager, HR Payroll Manager) among the firms in 20+ global locations.

Experience

1. Data Engineer Ii

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Sep 2025 — Present · Arlington, VA, US