Our Team
Eddie Tang - CEO
With a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco, Eddie has 4 years of experience in electrical engineering, over 9 years of experience in finance, and 12 years of experience in business consulting.
Prior to starting his own management consulting business, Eddie worked for CIBC, a large Canadian bank, as a business and financial advisor, where he managed a financial portfolio of over $100M.
Prior to that, he worked as an electrical engineer overseeing the construction and maintenance of part of the building an automation system for Xiamen International Airport, a large international airport in China.
His management consulting company, Above Consulting Inc., has helped companies in food, travel and hospitality, retail and high growth technology startups develop growth strategies to increase revenue and improve profitability.
Robert Ferguson - Brand Strategist
Robert brings over a decade of national and international brand-building experience spanning North America, Asia, and Australia / New Zealand, working with multinational clients such as Accor Hotels, Audi, MasterCard, Chevron, Boeing, Charles Schwab, DuPont, Novartis, and VW.
Robert provides his expertise in growth strategy, customer insights, positioning and messaging, brand architecture and portfolio assessment, customer experience design, and digital brand innovation.
Robert holds a BA in History from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and an MBA in International Marketing & Entrepreneurship from the University of San Francisco.
Gregory Faith - Logistic and Supply Chain Specialist
Greg’s many years’ professional experiences at Amazon and Genentech help him see opportunities within complex systems and operations. He stood out at Amazon in creating and implementing innovative continuous process solutions enabling a regional decrease in cost to fulfill. His greatest joy comes from the challenge of comprehending intricate ideas and how to enhance them. His formal training includes a Master’s of Science in Operations and Technology Management enabling him to incorporate technological solutions in order for more efficiency in operations. His experiences incorporate start-up corporate business operations & technology management, supply chain, logistics & operations management, operational excellence, and strategic planning.
He uses data-driven analysis to root cause challenging situations independently or with my team. His personality strengths guide him to leadership roles where he is comfortable with abstract details, theoreticals, and overcoming adversity. His resourcefulness and entrepreneurial mindset have allowed him to sprint from “zero to one” within the tightest of deadlines; in order to resolve problems and meet your business’s KPIs.
Patrick O’Regan - Entrepreneur Trainer
Patrick has a long and hearty track record of experience in a wide range of fields. As a professor and mentor for 12 years, he taught and continues to teach at the University of San Francisco’s School of Management on a broad range of subjects including entrepreneurship, finance, and business law. Prior to teaching, Patrick founded and managed a highly successful company that focuses on water treatment and reuse systems. While managing Nobska Technologies Inc., he developed extensive knowledge on water treatment and re-use, developed and implemented its intellectual property, marketing, and regulatory strategies. As an attorney, Patrick founded O’Regan & O’Regan, a law practice, and served as the foundation of the company for an impressive 23 years. Patrick holds a BA in Economics from Brown University, a JD in Law from Suffolk University Law School, an MBA with an emphasis in International Finance from Trinity College Dublin, and an LLM in Technology, Innovation, and the Law from The University of Edinburgh.
Michael Dorman - Business Development
Michael leads business development for Above Consulting, focusing on partnership building and organizational growth. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business with additional studies in Education and brings over 25 years of experience in business development, finance, and public-sector collaboration. Before joining Above Consulting, he served as a Business and Financial Advisor with CIBC, managing client portfolios and supporting small businesses with sustainable growth strategies. He later worked with Infrastructure Ontario, partnering with municipalities and nonprofit organizations to deliver programs that strengthened local economies and communities. Now based in Canada and Japan, Michael supports Above Consulting’s strategic initiatives and long-term growth.