Michael Chan

Educator, Commissioned Officer, & Operations Strategist

Mathematics Computer Science OC RAF CCF MSc LSE PRINCE2 Practitioner
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Professional Biography

An accomplished educator and decorated Commissioned Officer with over 20 years of success across education, investment banking, and management consulting. Michael's career is defined by a unique ability to translate strategic intent into operational excellence, whether in the classroom or leading multidisciplinary teams.

His technical foundation, built at the London School of Economics of Political Science (LSE) and sharpened in the financial sectors of Hong Kong and the UK, now empowers his work as a Teacher of Mathematics and Computer Science. As Officer Commanding the RAF Section (CCF) at Brentwood School, he mentors the next generation in discipline, resilience, and leadership.

Core Competencies

Operations Strategy Project Management (PRINCE2) Further Mathematics Computer Science Disciplainary Training Leadership Development Public Relations Multilingual (English/Cantonese/Putonghua)

Professional Journey

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2021 — Present

Teacher of Maths & Computer Science / OC RAF Section

Brentwood School, Essex

Leading the operations of the CCF as the RAF Section Commander and delivering advanced curricula for Further Maths and Computer Science (KS3-KS5).

Leadership Briefing Disciplainary Training
2018 — 2019

Director of Operations (Hong Kong Campus)

University of Chicago

Spearheaded the complex move to the Mount Davis campus, managing multi-million dollar budgets, facility infrastructure, and HR for global operations.

2015 — 2018

Head of Administration and Operations

St. Andrew's Church Kowloon

Acting as Chief of Staff for a 2,000-member community, managing a large team of diverse professionals and church governance.

2003 — 2015

Strategic Leadership & Consulting

Various Organisations (HK & International)

Spanning roles in management consulting and investment banking data analysis, focusing on system integration and process optimization.

Service & Civic Impact

Sir Edward Youde Scholars

Served as Chairman, Board of Governors for over 14 years, leading the association of one of Hong Kong's most prestigious scholarship funds.

Rehabilitation Support

Chairman of the Barrier Buster 2019 and CyberRun for Rehab Organizing Committees, raising awareness and funds for accessibility.

Community Service

Active volunteer with St John's Ambulance (UK) and elected member of the Parochial Church Council at Holy Trinity Dartford.

Academic Credentials

MSc Analysis, Design & Management of Information Systems in the Faculty of Economics

LSE

Thesis: An Empirical Research in Teleworking for IT Professionals

BSc Applied Computing with First Class Honours

UHERTS

Honours & Medals

Hong Kong Cadet Forces Medal

Long service and contribution to cadet training (2012).

Commanding Officer's Commendation

Issued by Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps for exemplary service.

Mathematics Olympiad Champion

Champion, Hong Kong Mathematics Olympiad (Clementi Secondary School).