George is a second-generation Taiwanese-American, a world traveler who has tasted life in five countries and 33 American states. He is an avid learner with a strong interest in technology and a background in hard and social sciences.
Through various personal and work-related efforts, he has gained experience in the fields of business, education, journalism, software development, hardware integration, networking, marketing, medicine, editing, creative writing, statistics, and analysis.
A strong work ethic, efficient project management, and effective reasoning skills has allowed George to succeed in a diversity of experiences. His ability to learn and understand core concepts has lead to tremendous growth in multiple expert areas, developing critical leadership capability in the course of exceeding expectations.
Overview
Skill Areas
Experience: Teaching
Child, young adult, and advanced education since 2007
Skills: Technology
Computing, security, and internet technologies since 1990
Skill: Writing and Editing
Reports, tech journalism, stories, and professional editing since 2002
Character: Leader and Learner
Leading teams and developing solutions since 2002
Work and Education
Work and Education
Learning and Qualifications
Learning and Other Education
Continuous Learning
- 2014 – Google Analytics Academy – Analytics Platform Principles
- 2013 – University of Toronto – Behavioral Economics
- 2013 – UCIrvine – Emerging Trends in Virtual K12 Education
- 2013 – Johns Hopkins – Computing for Data Analysis
- 2013 – Harvard – ChinaX
- 2013 – Harvard – Central Challenges of American National Security
- 2013 – Google Analytics Academy – Digital Analytics Fundamentals
- 2013 – Duke – Think Again – How to Reason and Argue
- 2013 – Columbia University – Big Data in Education
Interests
- Music: Piano, Cello, Voice, Clarinet
- Computing: Security, Internet of Things, Servers and Networking
- Other: History, Writing, Childhood Education
Skills
Languages and Culture
- Languages: English (Native), Japanese (JLPT N2), Chinese, Spanish
- Life: Taiwan, China, Japan, USA, Canada, Indonesia
- Perspectives: Business, Technology, Data Science, Customer Service, Education
Technology
- Programming: Python, C/C++, Javascript, Linux, Windows
- Data Science: R, RapidMiner
- Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
- Web: WordPress, HTML, CSS, Google Analytics
- Social Media: Hootsuit, IFTTT
- Security: APTs, RATs, Phishing, Threats and Countermeasures
Business
- Analysis: Systems Analysis, Finance, Critical Thinking, Lean Management, TOQ, TPS, Six Sigma
- Management: EQ, BARS, HR, Organizational Design, International Business
- Project Management: Critical Path/Chain, Global Coordination and Collaboration
Publications and Projects
Publications and Projects
TGM Group
Ongoing since 2002
- Purpose: Provide solutions to technical problems
- Primary Tools: Ubuntu, LEMP, WordPress, KiTTTY, Cloudflare
TGM Japan
Ongoing since 2007
- Purpose: Support English teachers, students, and foreigners in Japan
- Network Sites: English Teacher Support, Life in Japan, EK-GO Learning Solutions
- Primary Tools: Google Sites, Google Analytics, Paint.NET, IconFX, Cloudflare
Other
- English Hour – radio broadcast in 2012
Samples
- The Mint Supercard (2012) – a credit card linked to mobile apps for charging and payment
- Internet Security Predictions (2012) – security threats, predictions, and threat vectors for 2013
- Renewable Energy in South Korea and South Africa (2012) – investment analysis
- Recommendations for Japanese Language Schools (2011) – application of the balanced score card
- Recommendations for Japanese English Teacher Training (2011) – recommendations for teacher improvement
Achievements
Achievements
Presenter/Lecturer
Gunma Prefectural Center for Education
2009-2014
Teacher Trainer and Project Leader
Tatebayashi City Board of Education
2009-2015
Project Leader/Coordinator/Editor
University of Maryland (UMUC) MBA Program
2011-2012
Class of 2012 Top 5% Ranking
In the News
News and Media
2015 – Gunma TV: 皆の時間:館林第2小学校
2014 – Jomo Newspaper/Tatebayashi Shuttle: 親子英会話講座
Featured News
2014 – NHK News: 館林市の梅干し給食
2013 – NHK News: 館林市の熱い天気
2011 – Tatebayashi Cable TV: 館林市国際祭り
Interview
2011 – Tatebayashi Shuttle: 館林市の英語研究発表
Featured News
2005 – TV Advertisement: University of Maryland Medical Center
Background Actor