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Sichao Ni

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Foreign Service Officer

U.S. Department of Commerce | Singapore

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My Work

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Understanding Data Science

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Introduction to Python

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Understanding Data Science

My Certifications

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AI Fundamentals

AI Fundamentals

Data Literacy

Data Literacy

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The Economist International Relations: China, Russia, the US and the Future of Geopolitics

101 Blockchain Central Bank Digital Currency

International Sports Sciences Association Certified Personal Trainer

International Sports Sciences Association Nutritionist

International Sports Sciences Association Specialist in Strength & Conditioning

DataCamp ChatGPT Fundamentals

101 Blockchains Certified Enterprise Blockchain Professional

101 Blockchains Certified IoT Professional

101 Blockchains Certified Prompt Engineering Expert

101 Blockchains Certified FinTech Expert

101 Blockchains Certified AI Professional

101 Blockchains Certified Web 3.0 Professional

101 Blockchains Certified Web3 Hacker

101 Blockchains Certified Metaverse Professional

101 Blockchains Certified NFT Professional

101 Blockchains Certified Enterprise Blockchain Architect

101 Blockchains Certified ChatGPT Professional

AI For Professionals AI for Professionals 2.0 (Expert Edition)

DataCamp Course Completion

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Introduction to Python
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to Power BI
Understanding Data Science

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

U.S. Department of Commerce | Nov 2023 - Present

Commercial Attaché, U.S. Embassy Singapore

• Sectors coverage: supply chain, travel and tourism, education and training services, consumer goods; supervise commercial assistants leading the sectors • Pioneer and lead the ASEAN Supply Chain Working Group and create a regional supply chain strategy • Coordinate high-level visits for the US-Singapore Partnership for Growth and Innovation (PGI) • Serve as the Editor-in-Chief for the CS ASEAN regional newsletter • Serve as Acting Senior Commercial Officer and represent FCS at senior staff and country team meetings, management of section staff when required • Regional coordination for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) activities through the establishment of a regional IPEF affinity group • Led operationalization of supply chain resilience and clean economy pillars of IPEF for Singapore • Served as the control officer for the 2024 IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum, streamlining communication between HQ and the field for the Secretary of Commerce visit • Selected for a TDY assignment in Manila, Philippines, to support the Secretary of Commerce-led 2024 Presidential Trade & Investment Mission
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U.S. Department of Commerce | Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

Lead Ukraine Desk Officer, HQ Office of Russia, Ukraine & Eurasia

• Drafted briefing materials on regional topics, talking points on Russia's war on Ukraine, schedule proposals for bilateral meetings at the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Deputy Assistant Secretary levels • Represented Commerce to support private sector engagement plan for Ukraine, in coordination with the National Security Council-led Ukraine Economic Assistance Interagency Policy Committees process • Conducted business counseling with U.S. CEOs and executives in a variety of industries to assist companies in identifying market opportunities • Identified options for outreach to industry in concert with the Senior Commercial Officer in Kyiv and coordinated with USAID, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the launch of the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum in April 2023 • Edited and authored new content for the 2022 Ukraine Country Commercial Guide • Pioneered a new monthly newsletter monitoring and reporting on PRC support for Russia vis-à-vis Ukraine and sanctions

U.S. Department of Commerce | Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

Detail: Commercial Officer, HQ Office of China and Mongolia

• Led the China Outside of China project: conducted current state assessment, conducted informational interviews with regional contacts, outlined a vision to revamp the existing SharePoint site, and established new processes that resulted in the creation of value-added products and cross-regional collaboration in support of a critical organizational FY 2022/23 strategic initiative

U.S. Department of Commerce | Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

Detail: China Watcher, HQ Office Middle East and Africa

• Drafted policy analysis memorandum, readouts, and factsheets related to China to inform the MEA Deputy Assistant Secretary and headquarters leadership teams • My analysis and readout products were reviewed by the National Security Council and used as a source for developing regional strategies at the senior policymaking level

U.S. Department of Commerce | Sep 2021 - Present

Foreign Commercial Service Officer

• Developed, implemented, and evaluated market research, counseling, trade events, business matchmaking opportunities, outreach, and other programs and services to help U.S. companies enter or expand their presence in the market and to promote investment into the United States • Supported government-to-government advocacy, dispute resolution, and commercial diplomacy to "level the playing field" for U.S. companies and protect U.S. commercial interests • Developed business contacts and partnerships (e.g., with state trade offices, trade event organizers, the American Chamber of Commerce, local associations, and chambers of commerce) • Provided analyses and recommendations on advancing export-related policy issues • Collaborated and established partnerships with the United States Department of State administrative and program offices • Supported other agencies as they execute their responsibilities overseas, such as the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the Trade Development Agency, and the Bureau of Industry and Security • Provided performance reporting, administrative, budget, and office management operational oversight • Supervised local staff

U.S. Department of State | Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

Vice Consul & Consular Officer, U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, China

See "Foreign Service Officer" section below.

U.S. Department of State | Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

Foreign Service Officer

• Interviewed visa and passport applicants to determine their eligibility to engage in U.S. travel, tourism, employment, study, immigrate, and other activities, as per applicable U.S. laws and regulations • Adjudicated visa and passport applications as per relevant U.S. laws, regulations, and security protocols • Canceled and/or revoked visas when warranted, as per relevant laws, regulations, and/or security protocols • Provided efficient, professional, and compassionate customer service by explaining U.S. visa policies and entry procedures to foreign nationals, by basing adjudication decisions on material facts and proper application of U.S. laws/regulations, and by drafting appropriate correspondence with visa applicants, their attorneys, and their congressional representatives • Investigated potentially fraudulent activities or claims, coordinated with other U.S. government agencies to prevent the entry of ineligible foreign nationals into the United States, and developed effective working relationships with host country officials to share and verify information that may safeguard the U.S. homeland • Coordinated with the Foreign Commercial Service and represented the consular section in conferences with South China healthcare executives, and micro-business (weishang) groups; promoted U.S. commercial interests in China • Worked closely with post political and economic officers to conduct sensitive mission-critical field visits to advance U.S. national interests • Communicated with and assist Department of State colleagues on various projects, which included serving as a consulate 24/7 duty officer, attending and note-taking for certain bilateral or multi-lateral meetings, supporting the visits of high-level U.S. government officials, and conducting consular outreach to host country nationals • Appropriately handled sensitive, privacy-protected, and classified information

Medtronic | Apr 2015 - May 2019

Market Development

• Profit and loss responsibility for a $30M service portfolio with consecutive double-digit growth for eight quarters, a 12% increase in service attach rate, and downstream marketing focus to increase the penetration of established and new services • Created and launched innovative programs and enhanced established programs by developing a deep understanding of customer needs and segmentation to drive up attach rates and added $2.5M in incremental revenue • Orchestrated a turnaround of a flat-growth business to mid-single-digit growth in 12 months • Led the service marketing team to profitability, reporting to the Vice President of Global Marketing during organizational restructuring and a high-uncertainty environment • Conducted primary and secondary marketing research, market analysis, and business case analysis to identify opportunities that will have compelling economic value proposition • Firsthand field service experience doing planned maintenance on small capital products through customer visits • Chaired the service/capital bundling workstream group, leading a team consisting of multiple geographies worldwide • Fostered strong relationships with small capital commercial teams (sales and marketing) to promote service offerings through training and using methodical process: prospecting the installed base, identifying, analyzing, qualifying, approaching, needs assessment, presenting options • Expert on the competition's services offerings, selling/marketing tactics, and pricing • Proactively analyzed data in search for small capital market penetration opportunities • Independently developed strategies and tactics to drive service revenue growth • Contacted customers regularly to reveal unmet needs, develop value propositions, and present solutions

Medtronic | Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

Regulatory Affairs

• Completed 200+ product registration requests for five business units worldwide • Handled all document legalization activities and FDA export certificates (CFG and COE) process • Worked with CE marking and maintenance of technical files for all CE-marked products • Built product STEDs and supported the development of a regulatory submission strategy • Led process improvement for geography notification of product changes • Provided regulatory support for sector merger, acquisition, and divestiture projects and notified body audits • Wrote letter to file for minor changes to devices and built eCopy pre-submission for U.S. FDA • Cross-functional collaboration to assess individual and product families to ensure compliance with the RoHS Directive • Managed processes for Field Corrective Action under the guidance of the Distinguished Regulatory Affairs Adviser

My Education

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Certificate of Completion in Global Strategy | Executive Growth Strategies | Global LeadershipThe Wharton School, UPenn | 2025
Certificates of Specialization in Business in Society, Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Finance & Accounting, Leadership & Management, StrategyHarvard Business School Online | 2022
Executive Programs in Management and Leadership, Technology and OperationsMIT Sloan Executive Education | 2021
Master of Arts - MA in International RelationsAmerican University | School of International Service | 2017
Master of Business Administration - MBA in General BusinessUniversity of North Florida | Coggin College of Business | 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA in Economics, International BusinessUniversity of North Florida | Coggin College of Business | 2012

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Sichao Ni

Sichao Ni is an American commercial diplomat representing the United States at the nexus of international business and relations.

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