Howie Zhang
About Howie Zhang
Howie Zhang is a game designer based in Sydney, Australia, with a strong academic background in finance. He holds a PhD from The University of Sydney and has previously worked in various roles including quantitative analysis and financial consulting.
Work at Immutable X
Howie Zhang has been employed as a Game Designer at Immutable since 2021. His role involves the design and development of gaming experiences within the blockchain ecosystem. Immutable is known for its focus on creating scalable and user-friendly solutions for gaming on the blockchain, and Zhang contributes to this mission through his expertise in game design.
Education and Expertise
Howie Zhang studied at The University of Sydney Business School, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of New South Wales from 2008 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both finance and law, which informs his work in game design.
Background in Finance and Research
Zhang began his career in finance, working as a Financial Consultant at Celeritas Consulting for two months in 2011. He then served as a Head Tutor at the University of New South Wales from 2012 to 2014. Following his academic pursuits, he worked at Cboe Australia as a PhD Research Associate from 2014 to 2016, and later as a Quant Analyst from 2018 to 2021. These roles involved quantitative analysis and research, enhancing his analytical skills.
Professional Experience at Cboe Australia
At Cboe Australia, Howie Zhang held two positions. He started as a PhD Research Associate from 2014 to 2016, where he contributed to research initiatives. After completing his PhD, he transitioned to the role of Quant Analyst from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, he applied quantitative methods to analyze market data and support trading strategies.
Early Education
Howie Zhang completed his secondary education at Sydney Boys High School, where he achieved his Higher School Certificate (HSC). This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent studies in finance and law at the University of New South Wales.