Summary
Sicong Zhao is a data scientist and founder who blends deep learning, statistical modeling, and product design to ship measurable, user-centered software. He has led cross-functional initiatives across Baidu, Credit Suisse, Etsy, and Duke University Health System, and founded Learniverse to personalize learning pathways, following a startup that was acquired by Aibee. He excels at translating data science insights into product strategy and BI integrations, from AI-driven platforms to performance analytics for healthcare and education. His career traces a path from Baidu IDL product management to entrepreneurial leadership, demonstrating a rare mix of research depth, design thinking, and execution. Based in Seattle, he maintains a portfolio at www.sicongzhao.com and pursues basketball for both recreation and competitive spirit.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Data Science, 3.7/4.0, Master of Science - MS, Data Science, 3.7/4.0 at Duke University
Build Sprint 2021, Build Sprint 2021 at Y Combinator
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology
English, Chinese