Zhiyu Liang
About Zhiyu Liang
Zhiyu Liang is a Senior Staff Data Scientist at Kohl's, leading digital growth initiatives and enhancing e-commerce personalization since 2018.
Title: Senior Staff Data Scientist at Kohl's
Zhiyu Liang holds the title of Senior Staff Data Scientist at Kohl's Department Stores. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in driving digital growth initiatives for the company starting in 2018. His expertise and leadership have contributed to the company's advancements in data science and analytics.
Career at Kohl's Department Stores
Zhiyu Liang began his career at Kohl's Department Stores as a Senior Data Scientist from 2016 to 2018 before moving into his current role as Senior Staff Data Scientist in 2018. He has been actively involved in leading a data science team that focuses on enhancing personalization for Kohl's e-commerce platforms, particularly in areas like Search & Browse and Marketing.
Previous Roles in Data Science
Prior to his roles at Kohl's, Zhiyu Liang worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Guidewire Software in San Mateo, California, for six months in 2016. He also served as a Quantitative Analyst at Mufg in Japan from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior Statistician at Capital One in McLean, Virginia, from 2014 to 2015.
Education Background
Zhiyu Liang studied at The Ohio State University, where he earned Doctorates and a Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics and Philosophy from 2008 to 2014. Before that, he attended Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from 2004 to 2008.
Early Career Experiences
Zhiyu Liang began his early career with various roles, including a Summer Intern at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York in 2011 and a Graduate Research Assistant at The Ohio State University in 2013. He also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University from 2009 to 2014.