David Z. Chen
Founder
Great Neck
Summary
Entrepreneur started and developed his business for 23 years. Possess strong problem-solving abilities and firm belief that all problems are solvable through hard work, continuous fast cycle of self improvement, and unwavering focus to win. Lead with a positive open mindset capable of demonstrating ones worth as a leader who can show his people that it can be done with actual results, walk the talk, while at the same time innovate, evolve, adapt and establish standards for others to follow as well as let others lead and manage.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Founder & CEO
OWTEL
09.2001 - 01.2025
- Started the business with 2 part time employees and grow it to more than 1,000+ employees.
- Launched in Hong Kong and expanded it to multiple countries in Asia and North America.
- Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure desired results are achieved within the overall strategy and mission given the various business and operational constrains.
- Innovate and implement new projects to further enhance revenue stream and fortify existing business model.
- Train the next level leadership and heads to lead and manage.
Project Finance Manager
Cisco Systems
04.1999 - 09.2001
- Oversee credit and control for leasing activity in Asia Pacific.
- Arrange leasing and loan facility in Korea, Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
- Evaluate company business credit and equity investment worthiness.
- Responsible for execution and client management.
Project Finance Associate
Bank of America
10.1997 - 04.1999
- Led financial advisory mandates in Australia and India.
- Responsible for execution, marketing and client management.
- Performed valuation analysis, capital structuring, strategic review and financial modeling.
- Developed marketing presentations, analyzed market conditions and assessed opportunities.
- Concluded private equity placements, capital debt financing and advisory in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia and India.
Manager
AT&T Corp
08.1995 - 10.1997
- Joined one of the nations most selective financial leadership programs modeled after the GE financial management program.
- Completed four vigorous on-the-job assignments.
- Received in class financial, leadership insight, legal and products and services training.
Education
BA - Accounting
Baruch College of the City University of New York
06.1995
Skills
Strategic visioning and planning
Management team leadership
Operational excellence
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-making
Talent development
Employee motivation and performance
Risk management
Accomplishments
- Succeeded as an entrepreneur who started his business at 25 years of age the first time around.
- Learn on the job and self taught on all matters including techinical fields like IT and software development.
- Read profusely about leadership, management, IT, MIS, marketing and other subject matters. Success is all in the mind.
Timeline
Founder & CEO
OWTEL
09.2001 - 01.2025
Project Finance Manager
Cisco Systems
04.1999 - 09.2001
Project Finance Associate
Bank of America
10.1997 - 04.1999
Manager
AT&T Corp
08.1995 - 10.1997
BA - Accounting
Baruch College of the City University of New York
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