Shengzhong Wu
About Shengzhong Wu
Shengzhong Wu is a Manager of Growth Analytics at Oportun, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in quantitative research and analytics, with previous roles at Gerstein Fisher, Acxiom, Finqi, Huawei Technologies, and Gausscode Technology Inc.
Current Role at Oportun
Shengzhong Wu serves as the Manager of Growth Analytics at Oportun, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing data to drive growth strategies and improve business performance. His work focuses on leveraging analytics to enhance customer engagement and optimize operational efficiency. Oportun, based in San Carlos, California, specializes in providing accessible financial services.
Previous Experience in Analytics and Research
Prior to his current role, Shengzhong Wu worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Gausscode Technology Inc. from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Research Analyst at Acxiom from 2012 to 2016, where he contributed to data-driven insights. Earlier in his career, he held positions as a Research Analyst and Market Intern at Finqi in 2012 and as a Quantitative Research Intern at Gerstein Fisher in 2011.
Educational Background
Shengzhong Wu holds a Master of Science degree in Financial Engineering from New York University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Financial Management and English at East China University of Science and Technology from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he studied Engineering and Finance at New York University from 2009 to 2011.
Internship Experience
Shengzhong Wu gained valuable experience through various internships early in his career. He interned in the Finance Department at Huawei Technologies from 2011 to 2012, and prior to that, he worked as a Quantitative Research Intern at Gerstein Fisher for two months in 2011. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in finance and analytics.