Peilu Z.
About Peilu Z.
Peilu Z. is a Senior Data Scientist currently working at Spade in New York. With a strong background in data analysis and machine learning, Peilu has held various positions in notable companies and has earned advanced degrees in Statistics and Economic Statistics.
Current Role at Spade
Peilu Z. serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Spade, a position held since 2023. In this role, Peilu applies advanced data analysis techniques and machine learning methodologies to derive insights and support decision-making processes within the organization. The focus is on leveraging data to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to joining Spade, Peilu Z. accumulated significant experience in data science roles. Peilu worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Acorns from 2021 to 2023, contributing to data-driven projects. Before that, Peilu was a Machine Learning Engineer at Harvest by Acorns from 2019 to 2021, and a Data Scientist at BAM.Money Inc. for 9 months in 2019. These roles involved utilizing machine learning algorithms and data analysis to solve complex problems.
Internships and Early Career
Peilu Z. began their career with various internships that provided foundational experience in data analysis and financial engineering. Notably, Peilu interned as a Data Analyst at 72 DRAGONS, LLC for 3 months in 2018, and as a Financial Engineering Intern at CHINABOND PRICING CENTER for 1 month in the same year. Additionally, Peilu worked as a Data Analyst at CreditEase in 2017 for 3 months, gaining exposure to data management and analysis.
Educational Background
Peilu Z. holds a Master's degree in Statistics from Columbia University, where studies were completed from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, Peilu earned a Bachelor's degree in Economic Statistics from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, attending from 2013 to 2017. This educational background provides a strong foundation in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Peilu Z. possesses a comprehensive skill set in data science and machine learning. Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, Peilu also utilizes various machine learning and natural language processing libraries, including NLTK, Gensim, Spacy, Sci-Kit Learn, TensorFlow, and Keras. Additionally, Peilu has expertise in cloud computing and database management, particularly with AWS, MongoDB, and Hadoop.