Summary
Yudi Zhang is a Senior Data Scientist with eight years of experience applying data-driven solutions across e-commerce and payments, currently focused on Pay with Venmo at PayPal. A Carnegie Mellon MISM candidate with a background in international finance and consulting, he blends strong business acumen with advanced analytics skills in Python, Java, and SQL. His career includes progressive BI and data science roles at Amazon and hands-on research in image-based financial data extraction, giving him a practical edge in productionizing ML for financial contexts. Yudi pairs technical rigor with leadership experience—managing projects and volunteer programs—to translate ambiguous business problems into measurable impact. Known for resilience and curiosity, he’s comfortable at the intersection of product, engineering, and strategy, seeking roles that scale data-informed decision making.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Banking and International Finance, Bachelor's degree, Banking and International Finance at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Exchange Student, International Business Administration, Exchange Student, International Business Administration at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Master's degree, MISM 16-month, Master's degree, MISM 16-month at Carnegie Mellon University
English, Chinese