Zain Cheng
About Zain Cheng
Zain Cheng is a Senior Director of Engineering at Rent the Runway, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Cornell University and has extensive experience in software engineering across various companies.
Current Role at Rent the Runway
Zain Cheng serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Rent the Runway, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees engineering initiatives and leads teams to enhance the company's technology infrastructure. His leadership focuses on driving innovation and improving user engagement through effective engineering practices.
Previous Experience at Rent the Runway
Prior to his current role, Zain Cheng held multiple positions at Rent the Runway. He worked as the Engineering Lead for the Engagement Team from 2015 to 2017, and briefly served as the Director of Engineering from 2017 to 2018. His contributions during these periods helped shape the company's technological strategies and product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Zain Cheng earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Cornell University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering in Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2003. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise.
Career Background
Zain Cheng has a diverse career in software engineering, having worked at several notable organizations. He was a Senior Software Engineer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from 2005 to 2010, and later served as an Assistant Vice President at Barclays Investment Bank from 2010 to 2012. He also gained international experience as a Software Engineer at Siemens Healthcare in Germany from 2004 to 2005.