Summary
Shi Zhao is a Staff Data Scientist with a PhD in Mathematical Statistics and over a decade of applied experience translating complex data into actionable product and infrastructure solutions. Based in Fremont, CA, Shi has led data-driven initiatives at Alibaba Cloud tackling availability, resource allocation, and user retention, and previously built pricing and scalable data platforms at Coupang and Groupon. His background spans research-driven problem solving from Xerox Research to industry deployments, with strengths in statistical modeling, ML prototyping, and experimental design. Known for "connecting data dots to make a science story," he blends rigorous academic training with hands-on production impact across cloud, e‑commerce, and enterprise domains.
4 years of coding experience