About Me

Portrait of Kang

Kang Chen 陳岡志

IT Manager · Columbia University Medical Center

Strategic IT leader with over 30 years of experience, including 14 years supporting academic medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). I am committed to advancing organizational goals by designing and delivering reliable, efficient, and user-centered IT services. My expertise lies in turning strategy into execution through technical excellence, resource alignment, and financial stewardship.

Education

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Columbia University

Master of Science (M.S.) Technology Management

IT Business Management & Enterprise Cybersecurity · 2018

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City University of New York

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) Business Operation & Management

Magna Cum Laude · 2014

Core Expertise & Technical Skills

A unique combination of strategic leadership, technical engineering, and financial accountability.

🛠 Leadership & Governance

  • IT Service Delivery
  • ITIL Framework
  • ServiceNow Optimization
  • KPI/SLA Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement

🛡 Security & Compliance

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • FERPA
  • Risk Assessment
  • CrowdStrike
  • Nexpose/Acunetix

☁ Infrastructure & Systems

  • AWS Cloud
  • VMware ESX
  • Linux (Ubuntu/RedHat)
  • Windows Server (2008-2022)
  • DevOps/Automation

🤖 Scripting & AI Tools

  • Python
  • Bash/PowerShell
  • ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot
  • AI-assisted Workflow

Beyond Technology

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Storytelling & Wuxia

I am a writer of wuxia fiction, building a shared universe that blends martial philosophy with strategy. To me, code and कहानियों (stories) both require structure, clarity, and craftsmanship.

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YouTube Content

On my channel #KangNYC, I explore Asian cuisines and culinary history, reaching over 25K lifetime viewers. I enjoy teaching and sharing knowledge through digital media.

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Golf & Mentorship

As a Level II Certified Professional Golf Instructor (USGTF), I apply the same principles of precision, patience, and clear communication that I use in IT leadership.

At the core of everything I build — whether infrastructure, courses, or fictional worlds — is a commitment to craftsmanship, long-term thinking, and meaningful impact.