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Xiaohan Deng

AURIN
Melbourne
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Master of Data Science candidate with global experience leading AURIN’s Data Format and Validation Registry project in Australia, managing a team and delivering automated data solutions. Previously worked in investment banking at China Merchants Securities, performing IPO due diligence and financial analysis. Passionate about bridging data science and finance to drive impactful results.

Work History

Project Leader

1 Year 6 Months
AURIN | 03.2025 - Current
  • Led a team of 4 data professionals in delivering the Data Format and Validation Registry for AURIN, standardising validation processes across 25+ diverse urban datasets, improving data interoperability and AI-readiness.
  • Designed and implemented an automated validation framework leveraging Great Expectations, JSON Schema, and Apache Airflow, reducing manual verification efforts by 40%.
  • Defined a customisable rule-based validation system, enabling dynamic updates to data quality checks and supporting integration of heterogeneous spatial datasets.
  • Presented technical solutions and project outcomes to AURIN leadership and external partners, securing continued funding for future registry enhancements.

Intern

5 Months
Essence Securities Co., Ltd | 07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated closely with legal, compliance, and audit teams, facilitating interdepartmental communication to resolve complex financial disclosure issues, accelerating document approval cycles by 25%.
  • Contributed to drafting risk disclosures and regulatory compliance sections in prospectuses, identifying key financial risks impacting investor decision-making.

Intern

5 Months
China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd. | 01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Performed detailed analyses on revenue recognition, cost allocation, and related-party transactions, preparing working papers and supporting documentation for regulatory submissions.
  • Utilised Excel and financial modelling tools to develop schedules for profit forecast reconciliation, supporting valuation analysis for capital market transactions.

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

Melbourne University | Parkville, VIC | 06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Data Science

Melbourne University | Parkville, VIC | 12-2022

Skills

Timely project coordination
Project management
Risk assessment
GIS Modelling
Computational Modelling
Client engagement strategies

Certification

Australian Permanent Resident (Full Working Right)

Timeline

Project Leader

AURIN
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Intern

Essence Securities Co., Ltd
07.2022 - 12.2022Read More

Intern

China Merchants Securities Co., Ltd.
01.2022 - 06.2022Read More

Melbourne University

Master of Science from Data Science
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Melbourne University

Bachelor of Science from Data Science
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Xiaohan Deng