Summary
Zezhong Zhang is an applied data scientist with 11 years of experience delivering data-driven solutions in e-commerce and analytics. Based in San Jose, he currently leads experimentation and time-series monitoring at eBay, focusing on Randomization Validation, Multi-Armed Bandit optimization for multivariate experiments, time-series anomaly detection, and merchandise-recommendation enhancements. His career spans ML engineering, data science, and technical teaching, including roles at eBay and Accenture, with a track record of turning research ideas into production-ready systems. Notable projects include seasonal query expansion for merchandising and robust anomaly alerting, underscoring a practical, end-to-end approach to ML in production. He holds an MPhil in Management Science and Engineering from Renmin University and dual Bachelor's degrees from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, reflecting a strong foundation in both quantitative methods and communication. Time is the natural enemy of knowledge, a philosophy that guides his emphasis on rapid experimentation, rigorous validation, and continuous learning.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Management Science and Engineering, Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Management Science and Engineering at Renmin University of China
Bachelor's degree(Minor), English Language and Literature, General, Bachelor's degree(Minor), English Language and Literature, General at Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Chinese, English