Yanwei (Wayne) Zhang
About Yanwei (Wayne) Zhang
Yanwei (Wayne) Zhang is a Principal Data Scientist at Faire, where he leads the development of a knowledge graph and contributes to hiring and mentoring in the data science field. He previously held senior roles at Uber and CNA Insurance, and he holds advanced degrees in Statistics and Business.
Current Role at Faire
Yanwei Zhang serves as the Principal Data Scientist at Faire, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he leads the development of a knowledge graph that integrates with the company's machine learning platform. His responsibilities include overseeing data science initiatives and ensuring that the platform meets the analytical needs of the organization. Additionally, he plays a significant role in hiring and mentoring new talent within the data science field, contributing to the growth and development of the team.
Previous Experience at Uber
Before joining Faire, Yanwei Zhang worked at Uber as a Senior Staff Scientist from 2016 to 2021. This role was at the director level and took place in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his five years at Uber, he focused on advanced data analytics and contributed to various projects that enhanced the company's data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Analytics Director at CNA Insurance
Yanwei Zhang held the position of Analytics Director at CNA Insurance from 2009 to 2012 and again from 2015 to 2016. His first tenure was in the Greater Chicago Area, where he spent three years, while his second stint was in the Greater Los Angeles Area for one year. In these roles, he was responsible for leading analytics initiatives that supported the company's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Yanwei Zhang has an extensive educational background in statistics and actuarial science. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from Renmin University of China from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued a Master of Science in Statistics at the University of Chicago from 2007 to 2009. Furthering his education, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Southern California from 2012 to 2015. His expertise includes building experimentation platforms for data-driven decision-making and contributing to the Apache Spark project, enhancing its capabilities for data processing and analytics.