Ming Zou
About Ming Zou
Ming Zou is a Researcher II and Content Developer at Harvard Business School Online, where he has contributed to the development of eLearning experiences focused on finance and accounting since 2020. He has a diverse background in education and engineering, having previously worked in various roles including teaching fellow, project engineer, and barista.
Current Role at Harvard Business School Online
Ming Zou currently serves as a Researcher II and Content Developer at Harvard Business School Online, a position held since 2020. In this role, Zou has defined new platform functionalities by collaborating with the user experience team. Zou has developed novel eLearning experiences focusing on finance, accounting, and other quantitative topics. Responsibilities include providing expertise to faculty and stakeholders regarding platform capabilities and user experience guidelines. Zou also aids the platform development team in troubleshooting issues related to course content and technology.
Educational Background
Ming Zou has an extensive educational background in business and technology. Zou earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems (Digital Innovation) from Questrom School of Business, Boston University, from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, Zou obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Construction Management from the University of Washington, studying from 2012 to 2016. This combination of degrees supports Zou's expertise in finance and technology management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Harvard Business School Online, Ming Zou gained diverse work experience in various roles. Zou worked as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Questrom School of Business, Boston University, from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, Zou held positions as a Project Engineer at CREO Industrial Arts and as an Operations Intern at Envestnet, Inc. Additionally, Zou worked as a Barista at Starbucks and completed internships at GHD and Valley Electric Company, gaining valuable skills in project management and customer service.
Contributions to eLearning Development
In the role of Content Developer, Ming Zou has significantly contributed to the development of eLearning experiences at Harvard Business School Online. Zou has designed and conducted interviews with faculty, field experts, and case protagonists to enhance course content. This includes analyzing academic and research materials to synthesize concepts and propose strategies for eLearning transformation using the HBS case method. Zou also responds to content-specific inquiries from global learners, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.