Veronica Zhai
About Veronica Zhai
Veronica Zhai serves as the Director of Analytics Product Management & Operations at Fivetran, where she has significantly contributed to data product development and team growth. With a background in finance and analytics, she has held various roles at J.P. Morgan and Fivetran, pioneering innovative data solutions and fostering diversity in the workplace.
Current Role at Fivetran
Veronica Zhai serves as the Director of Analytics Product Management & Operations at Fivetran, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Oakland, California, she leads initiatives that enhance the company's analytics capabilities. Her role involves overseeing product management strategies and operations to drive data-driven decision-making within the organization.
Previous Experience at J.P. Morgan
Prior to her current role, Veronica Zhai worked at J.P. Morgan in various capacities. She was the Founding Data Product Manager from 2018 to 2020, where she played a key role in developing data-driven products. Earlier, she served as an Interest Rate Derivatives Trader from 2016 to 2018 and completed a Sales & Trading Internship from 2014 to 2016, gaining comprehensive experience in financial analytics and trading.
Career Progression at Fivetran
Veronica Zhai has held multiple positions at Fivetran, starting as a Principal Analytics Technical Product Manager from 2020 to 2021, and later becoming a Senior Manager in Analytics Technical Product Management for a brief period. Her leadership has been instrumental in transforming a small team into a diverse and high-performing group, significantly contributing to the company's growth.
Educational Background
Veronica Zhai has a strong academic foundation, having studied at Barnard College where she earned a degree in Economics and Statistics, graduating Cum Laude. She furthered her education at Columbia University with a focus on Economics and Statistics, also graduating Cum Laude. Additionally, she studied at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, enhancing her expertise in business analytics.
Achievements in Data Product Development
Throughout her career, Veronica Zhai has achieved notable success in data product development. She pioneered the enterprise data stack on Wall Street, creating three viral data products that garnered recognition from CEO Jamie Dimon. Her innovative approaches led to a 152% year-over-year revenue growth, surpassing $1 billion, and she has been recognized for building high-performing teams that drive significant revenue increases.