Zhen Xia
About Zhen Xia
Zhen Xia is a Staff Strategic Product Manager at Scale AI, with a diverse background in product management and strategy across various technology companies. He has held significant roles at Amazon Web Services, YourMechanic, and T. Rowe Price, and is actively engaged in the community through his interest in Generative AI and angel investing.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Zhen Xia serves as the Staff Strategic Product Manager at Scale AI, a position held since 2023. In this role, Xia focuses on strategic product management, leveraging expertise in product development and market strategy. The responsibilities include overseeing product initiatives and aligning them with the company's goals in the AI sector.
Previous Experience at Amazon Web Services
Zhen Xia worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. Initially, Xia was a Senior Product Manager-Technical from 2018 to 2019, followed by a role as Platform Product Lead for RDS and Aurora from 2019 to 2020. These positions involved leading product development and technical strategies within AWS, contributing to the company's cloud services.
Background in Product Management
Prior to joining Scale AI, Zhen Xia held significant positions in product management at various organizations. Xia was the Director of Strategy and Operations at YourMechanic from 2016 to 2017 and later served as Director of Strategy and Product for eight months in 2017. These roles involved strategic oversight and product development, enhancing operational efficiency and product offerings.
Educational Qualifications
Zhen Xia holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University, completed from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, Xia earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business between 2014 and 2016. This educational background supports a strong foundation in both engineering and business management.
Community Engagement and Interests
Zhen Xia actively engages with the community, particularly in the fields of Generative AI and Computer Vision Ground Truth-as-a-Service. Xia offers to connect with individuals interested in these areas, reflecting a commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration within the tech community. Additionally, Xia has a passion for creating user-centric products and is involved in angel investing.