Haijia Zhou
About Haijia Zhou
Haijia Zhou is a Software Architect at FreeWheel, where he has worked since 2022. With over 15 years of experience in software development and management, he has held various roles in notable companies including Yahoo Inc, Adobe, and Capital One.
Current Role at FreeWheel
Haijia Zhou currently serves as a Software Architect at FreeWheel, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in New York, New York, United States. In this role, he focuses on designing and implementing software solutions that enhance the company's capabilities in audience data management.
Previous Experience at FreeWheel
Before his current role, Haijia Zhou worked at FreeWheel as a Senior Manager in Software Engineering from 2021 to 2022 and as a Principal Big Data Engineer from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he developed the lakehouse architecture for FreeWheel's audience data, utilizing technologies such as Hudi and Spark.
Professional Background
Haijia Zhou has over 15 years of experience in software development and management. His career includes roles at notable companies such as Yahoo Inc, Adobe, Capital One, and Barnes & Noble. He has held positions ranging from Senior Software Testing Engineer to Senior Software Engineer and Team Lead, contributing to various projects in the software engineering field.
Education and Academic Background
Haijia Zhou studied Computer Science at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Nanjing University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his career in software development.
Passion for Software Development
Haijia Zhou's passion for software development began with an early experience using an Apple-II computer. This interest has driven his career and commitment to building highly productive teams with an inclusive culture in the software industry.