<p><span class="p-body">Joseph Ng believes data tells a story, and those who know how to interpret and visualize it can drive meaningful change. As an instructor in the NYU SPS <a href="/content/sps-nyu/certificates/data-visualization.html" target="_blank">Data Visualization Certificate program</a>, Ng brings a wealth of experience in business intelligence, AI, and analytics to the classroom, preparing students to master the art and science of data storytelling.</span></p>

<p><span class="p-body">Ng’s venture into data visualization began with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo, where he focused on Management Information Systems and Marketing. His passion for leveraging technology to optimize business decisions led him to pursue a master’s at NYU SPS. His career has since spanned roles at organizations like DTCC, BNYM, and LMX Partners, where he applied AI and analytics to solve large-scale enterprise challenges. His expertise now fuels his teaching, helping students develop practical, scalable solutions in the rapidly evolving fields of data science and visualization.</span></p>

<p><span class="p-body">Ng emphasizes that effective data visualization goes beyond creating attractive charts. “A compelling visualization isn’t about making something aesthetically pleasing, it’s about delivering insights that drive action.” His courses integrate hands-on training with tools like Tableau, Python, and SQL while pushing students to ask, “What’s the story the data is telling, and how do I present it compellingly?”</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">One of his key focuses is on ethical data usage. “Bias can easily creep into visualizations,” Ng explains. </span></p>

<p><span class="p-body">In Ng’s classes, students tackle real-world case studies, such as financial risk detection inspired by his work at BNYM and LMX Partners. They build interactive dashboards to uncover fraud patterns, applying their knowledge in high-stakes financial scenarios. Another project draws from his nonprofit HumAInority, where students use AI to help job seekers optimize resumes for automated hiring systems.</span></p>

<p><span class="p-body">Whether students are pursuing careers in business intelligence, marketing, or data science, Ng ensures they leave with more than technical expertise. “It’s not the tool that sets you apart,” he says. “It’s how you interpret the data and present its story in a way that drives decisions.”</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">For those eager to transform data into compelling, action-driven insights, the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/certificates/data-visualization.html" target="_blank">Certificate in Data Visualization</a> program at NYU SPS provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in an increasingly data-driven world.</span></p>