Tony Zhao, Ph.D
About Tony Zhao, Ph.D
Tony Zhao, Ph.D, is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with over 15 years of experience in machine learning research and application. He specializes in campaign optimization using machine learning techniques and has held various roles in academia and industry, including positions at Rokt and DXC Technology.
Current Role at Rokt
Tony Zhao, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Rokt, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on applying machine learning techniques to optimize campaigns, utilizing methods such as Smart Bidding and conversion modeling. His work contributes to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing strategies at Rokt.
Previous Experience in Academia
Tony Zhao has a strong academic background, having worked at Macquarie University as a PhD candidate from 2011 to 2016. During this time, he conducted research in the field of computer science, culminating in the achievement of his Doctor of Philosophy degree. Additionally, he worked at the National University of Singapore as a Data Scientist and Software Developer from 2010 to 2011, where he gained practical experience in data-driven projects.
Industry Experience and Expertise
With over 15 years of experience in machine learning, Tony Zhao specializes in both theoretical and practical aspects of the field. His expertise encompasses machine learning modeling, MLOps, CI/CD, and data engineering. He has contributed to various projects and roles, including his position as Lead Data Scientist at ProjectMate.com.au from 2015 to 2017 and as a Data Scientist at DXC Technology since 2017.
Educational Background
Tony Zhao holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Macquarie University, which he completed from 2011 to 2016. He also earned a Master’s degree in Large-Scale Data Mining & Machine Learning from the National University of Singapore, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. His undergraduate degree was obtained from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, where he studied Computer Networking and Telecommunications from 2001 to 2005.
Contributions to Open Source and Research
Tony Zhao has contributed to the open-source community as a contributor at The Apache Software Foundation from 2009 to 2010. His research experience includes working as a PhD Researcher at Capital Markets CRC Limited from 2011 to 2015. He also participated in the Google Summer of Code in 2010, which provided him with additional exposure to software development and collaborative projects.