Young Cha

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Senior Vice President, Head of Data Engineering at Blackstone

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Young Cha is the Senior Vice President and Head of Data Engineering at Blackstone, where he leads the firms data analytics platform. A graduate of Drexel University, he specializes in enabling data science teams, scaling their impact, and simplifying data accessibility through cloud data warehousing.

He is actively involved in the broader data engineering community, demonstrating a passion for the field by attending conferences and forming strategic partnerships with organizations like Data Council New York to foster professional connections and stay current with emerging industry trends.

He is responsible for preserving information walls as Blackstones Snowflake data warehouse continues to grow and scale.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Data Science Enablement
His core mission is to empower Blackstone's data science teams to operate efficiently and scale their impact across the firm's investment analysis activities.
Cloud Data Warehousing
He leads the management and growth of Blackstone's Snowflake data warehouse, focusing on data accessibility and consolidated reporting for various teams.
Data Engineering Community
Demonstrates his engagement by attending industry conferences and partnering with organizations like Data Council New York to connect with peers.

Media Appearances

Young has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Senior Vice President, Head of Data Engineering at Blackstone
2-2019 - 1-2022
Vice President, Head of Data Engineering at Blackstone
5-2018 - 2-2019
Vice President of Data Visualization at Blackstone
6-2012
Senior Database Engineer at Capital IQ

Education

M.S. from Drexel University
B.S. from Hanyang University

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Insights For Selling To Young

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Young is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Young

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Young move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Young take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Young

Personality Compatibility


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