Mr Ivan Law
Mr Ivan Law brings over two decades of combined experience in education, applied data science, and the finance industry, with a proven track record of empowering learners to master in-demand technical skills. Holding a BEng in Computer Science from HKUST and an MSc in Financial Management from the University of London, Ivan leverages his interdisciplinary background to make complex data science concepts accessible to students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. As a part-time lecturer at CityU SCOPE, he has delivered over 2,100 instructional hours across 8 cohorts of adult learners, specializing in Python, Pandas, NumPy, data visualization (Matplotlib/Seaborn/Plotly), and AI/ML foundations. Rooted in rigorous project-based learning, his teaching philosophy prioritizes clarity, practical application, and active engagement. He designs interactive exercises and real-world projects to help learners translate theoretical concepts into actionable skills that meet workplace needs. Complementing his teaching practice is 18+ years of experience in senior roles across the banking and hedge fund industry, where he led teams in operations, risk management, and compliance at both local and US-based hedge fund firms. Serving as Director, Ivan now designs and delivers professional data science training and deploys AI/ML pipelines for SMEs. This hands-on, up-to-date experience building industry-ready solutions ensures his teaching curricula remain current with the latest tools and market demands, which further strengthens his ability to connect analytical rigor with business insights.