Alice Chen

About Me

Technical Consultant & Project Manager at Tableau | Investor | Painting Enthusiast

Overview

Alice Chen is a results-driven project manager with over a decade of experience leading enterprise software initiatives across data infrastructure, analytics platforms, and cross-functional delivery. At Tableau, a global leader in visual analytics and business intelligence, she manages strategic projects that enhance product usability, platform scalability, and customer impact. Her work bridges engineering, design, and go-to-market teams, ensuring that data tools are delivered on time, aligned with business goals, and tailored to user needs. With deep expertise in agile methodologies and stakeholder communication, Alice drives outcomes that empower organizations to make smarter, data-informed decisions. She also plays a key role in Tableau’s talent initiatives, supporting the growth and retention of top engineering talent. Outside of work, she remains passionate about mentoring young professionals in tech and promoting inclusive team culture.

Industry Insights

In her spare time,Alice Chen contributes to the founding of Evostai, an emerging AI-driven consultancy exploring how artificial intelligence can transform high-end, personalized advisory services. Her work centers on addressing complex, industry-specific challenges through innovative data-driven strategies. She also spearheads talent acquisition at Evostai, ensuring the firm is equipped with forward-thinking professionals to stay ahead of industry evolution.

What I’m good at?

Alice Chen thrives in complexity, turning challenges into clarity with precision and vision. Her calm yet powerful communication unites teams and drives purposeful innovation. She leads with courage, shaping the future through intelligence, insight, and unwavering determination.

Data Prep & Modeling

Transforms raw data into trusted, high-performance Tableau data sources. Skilled in Tableau Prep, extract optimization, and governed data models that power interactive dashboards, accelerate query speed, and maintain single-source-of-truth analytics.

Analytics Program Leadership

Leads enterprise BI initiatives with Agile and hybrid methodologies. Aligns scope, budget, and adoption goals to deliver on-time, high-impact Tableau projects—driving data literacy and actionable insights across business teams.

Cloud Analytics Architecture

Designs and deploys secure, scalable Tableau Cloud and Server environments. Leverages SaaS analytics to deliver low-latency, self-service dashboards, enforce role-based governance, and support global, mobile-first data consumption.

Automation & Integration

Streamlines analytics workflows by integrating Tableau with data warehouses, CRM, and SaaS platforms via APIs, webhooks, and scheduled tasks. Automates refreshes, testing, and deployment pipelines to boost reliability, speed, and operational efficiency.

Employment experience

I supported Tableau’s growth from its early innovation in data visualization to its public offering and eventual acquisition by Salesforce. My contributions spanned product development, platform evolution, and strategic scaling through key initiatives including AI integration and executive transitions. In 2024, I joined the board of EvostAI to advise on global strategy, investment planning, and international expansion—while also contributing to talent initiatives as part of the firm’s accelerated growth.

2003

Tableau is founded in Mountain View, California by Chris Stolte, Christian Chabot, and Pat Hanrahan, commercializing VizQL technology from Stanford research.

2005

Tableau releases version 1.0 of its desktop data visualization software.

2008

Hosts its first Tableau Customer Conference and launches Tableau Public, enabling users to publish visualizations online.

2013

Tableau goes public on the NYSE under ticker symbol DATA on May 17, raising over $250 million.

2016

Adam Selipsky succeeds Christian Chabot as CEO, marking a leadership transition toward enterprise growth.

2018

Acquires Empirical Systems, an AI-powered analytics startup, enhancing its automated modeling and machine learning capabilities.

2019

Salesforce announces its acquisition of Tableau for $15.7 billion in an all-stock deal, the largest in Salesforce history at the time.

2021

Mark Nelson is appointed President and CEO, succeeding Adam Selipsky following his move to AWS.

2022

The Tableau Foundation surpasses $100 million in philanthropic contributions, supporting global data-for-good initiatives.

2023

Salesforce executive Ryan Aytay is named CEO of Tableau, reinforcing continued alignment under Salesforce’s leadership.

2024

Alice Chen joins the board of EvostAI, a growing AI-driven consulting firm. She supports strategic planning, investment review, and global expansion, while helping recruit top talent to accelerate growth.

2025

EvostAI plans to open its first physical office in Arlington, focusing on industry-specific artificial intelligence and data analytics solutions.

Emily Chen holds a Master’s degree in Information and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, a top-tier U.S. research university known for its excellence in computing and applied technology. Her graduate studies focused on scalable systems, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering—skills that have directly informed her work at Tableau. At Tableau, she applies her technical expertise to data platform development, analytics infrastructure, and enterprise-scale visualization solutions.

Company Overview

A quick glance at the companies I've shaped, invested in, or helped grow.

startup

Evost.ai

EvoStai integrates AI with premium advisory services to solve complex industry challenges and empower smarter decisions for businesses and individuals.

evostai.com
AI & Data Analytics
Arlington, TX, USA
Automation, analytics, consulting

Current

Tableau

Tableau is a leading analytics platform that helps people see and understand data. With powerful visualization tools, intuitive dashboards, and seamless integration with data sources, Tableau enables organizations to uncover insights, drive decisions, and foster a culture of data-driven innovation.

tableau.com
Business Intelligence & Data Visualization
Seattle, WA, USA
Analytics, dashboards, insights, data storytelling, integration

Contact Me

I’m always open to meaningful conversations — whether it's about cloud strategy, data transformation, or your next big idea. Reach out, and let’s build something remarkable together.