Lei Zhang
About Lei Zhang
Lei Zhang is a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Adobe, with a strong background in electrical engineering and machine learning. He has previously held positions at PayPal, Walmart Labs, and Ricoh Software Research Center, contributing to various projects in quantitative analysis and data mining.
Current Role at Adobe
Lei Zhang currently serves as a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Adobe, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is involved in various machine learning projects, contributing to the development and implementation of advanced algorithms and data-driven solutions. His expertise in machine learning and quantitative analysis supports Adobe's initiatives in enhancing product capabilities and improving user experiences.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Before joining Adobe, Lei Zhang worked at PayPal as a Data Scientist and Senior Risk Analyst from 2014 to 2015. During his 11-month tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focused on risk analysis and data-driven decision-making processes. He also completed a Risk Analyst Internship at PayPal in 2013, where he gained practical experience in analyzing risk factors and developing strategies to mitigate potential losses.
Education and Expertise
Lei Zhang has a strong educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Beijing University of Technology from 2001 to 2005, followed by a Master's degree from the same institution from 2005 to 2008. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Dallas from 2010 to 2014. His academic training has equipped him with expertise in quantitative analysis, large-scale data mining, and stochastic optimization.
Career at Walmartlabs
From 2015 to 2017, Lei Zhang worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Walmartlabs in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he applied his data science skills to analyze large datasets and develop predictive models. His contributions helped Walmartlabs enhance its data-driven strategies and improve operational efficiencies.
Early Career at Ricoh Software Research Center
Lei Zhang began his career at Ricoh Software Research Center, where he worked as a Software Engineer and Assistant Researcher from 2008 to 2010. His responsibilities included developing software solutions and conducting research in software engineering, laying the foundation for his future roles in data science and machine learning.