Summary
Yusong Zhang is a data-focused technologist with eight years of hands-on experience in econometrics, quantitative analysis, and financial data engineering, currently advancing deep learning and large language model work as a student in the Netherlands. He combines strong SQL and Python skills with practical exposure to AWS and GCP, building quantitative risk models (VaR, Monte Carlo) and clear dashboards from messy financial datasets. Past roles include financial data analyst work at a major Chinese bank and audit-related accounting verification at ING, giving him both model-building chops and real-world controls experience. Academically grounded in Econometrics and Actuarial Science from the University of Amsterdam, he pairs rigorous quantitative training with an unusual background in construction certification and barista training, signaling hands-on adaptability and attention to detail. Known for being self-started and reliable, he holds a Search Year visa and is immediately available without sponsorship.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Certified builder, Certified builder at Australia General Construction Induction Training
Barista, Barista at Coffee School Sydney
Master's degree, Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance, 7.25/10, Master's degree, Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance, 7.25/10 at UvA
Undergraduate Foundation Programme ONCAMPUS AMSTERDAM, 8.3/10, Undergraduate Foundation Programme ONCAMPUS AMSTERDAM, 8.3/10 at Cambridge Education Group
English, Chinese, Dutch