About Kaifu

Hello! My name is Kaifu. My 4th grade elementary school teacher asked me to pick an English name. I picked “Dennis” because I wanted a name starting with “D”. I go by both Kaifu or Dennis ever since! I like both names 🙂

I am an explorer at heart, with an inexhaustible sense of curiosity towards humans and nature. I strive to go beyond my comfort zone and conquer the unknown, collecting a series of memorable stories along the way. After all, what is life without stories?

Welcome to my website, and don’t hesitate to reach out!

Analytics

Knowledge is power! Over the past decade, I have built knowledge and shared actionable insights on a diverse range of subjects, such as high energy physics, sales operation and strategy, manufacturing operation, finance, procurement strategy, supply chain optimization, website product analysis, etc.

My analytic insights helped Zillow identify areas of revenue growth, Boeing reduce over $100M cost, aerospace wirings systems industry define standard pricing algorithms, and many more.

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Analytics – Operations

Analytics – Predictive Modeling

Pilot

My dad reminded me that, in kindergarten, I brought to school with me a Cathay Pacific 747 die cast model every day. I have always been fascinated by machines that take me from one location to another. My childhood imaginations revolved around flying a plane, controlling a train, and driving a bus.

Twenty five years later, I still had not controlled a train or driven a bus, but I became a private pilot. Being a pilot is a mindset: take calculated risks, keep calm through adverse situations, and most importantly, communicate candidly regardless of circumstances. Flying puts things in the right perspective.

The engine roar during take off gives me goosebumps, every time. To me, nothing shouts home more than descending into the runway lights of Paine Field (KPAE) or Renton (KRNT) at dusk. Moments like these are simply magical.

And yes, window seats all the way!

Traveling & Hosting

There are nearly 8 Billion people on Earth today. Each of us tells a unique story. That’s a lot of stories!!

In the past 10 years, I hosted hundreds of couch surfers and exchange students in Seattle. I’ve also crashed on friends and strangers couches around the world. The best stories of my life come from hosting travelers and staying in locals’ home while traveling. Genuine relationships are made when we open up our personal living space for others.

The human experience is much more diverse than what each of us can imagine. This world will be a much a better place if we share and experience others’ life stories.

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