Yang (Alex) is a self-motivated professional with a positive mindset and adventurous outlook on life. Guided by his philosophy—“I could tell you my adventures beginning from this morning, but it's no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then”—Alex embraces continuous growth and change. Currently, Alex is leading IT audits at QuantumScape, an innovative company dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage through solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. His responsibilities include managing the first-year SOX 404B compliance, application integration audits such as major ERP implementations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA), operational audits, and enterprise risk management (ERM). Previously, Alex was an early-promoted Senior Associate and Manager within the Risk Assurance Solutions practice at PwC, where he gained extensive expertise in PCAOB Auditing Standard No. 5 and related SEC guidance. He managed engagements for clients across Semiconductor, Cloud Computing, and FinTech industries, focusing on SOX controls, risk assessments, and SOC 1 & 2 compliance reporting. Alex holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accountancy and Business Data Analytics from Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business, graduating in December 2016. He also holds the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications from ISACA, demonstrating his commitment to professional excellence in IT audit, risk management, and information security. His diverse industry experience includes risk management roles in Retail, Startup, Venture Capital, and Electronic Manufacturing sectors. These experiences have honed his abilities in teamwork, multitasking, effective time management, and innovative problem-solving, fueling his continued interest and career growth within startup, venture capital, and technology domains.