Lianjun Zhao
About Lianjun Zhao
Lianjun Zhao is a Technical Team Manager at Thomson Reuters in Beijing, China, where he has worked since 2012. He oversees the Rating team, managing the integration of rating data from major global agencies and possesses extensive experience in software development and telecommunications protocols.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lianjun Zhao has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2012, serving as the Technical Team Manager for 12 years in Beijing City, China. In this role, he manages the Rating team, which is responsible for processing rating data from major global rating agencies, including Moody's, S&P, and Fitch. He previously held the position of Principal Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters from 2010 to 2012, where he contributed to software development and integration projects.
Education and Expertise
Lianjun Zhao holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer from Shenyang Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at Beijing Institute of Technology, earning a Master’s degree in Computer from 2002 to 2005. His expertise includes familiarity with telecom protocols such as RADIUS, DIAMETER, and ASN.1, as well as software development methodologies like CMMI and Agile processes.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Lianjun Zhao accumulated extensive experience in the software industry. He worked as a software engineer at Neusoft from 1999 to 2001 and served as a Senior Consultant at CIeNET and Comverse from 2005 to 2010. His career also includes a year at Asiainfo from 2003 to 2004. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development and consulting.
Technical Skills
Lianjun Zhao possesses in-depth knowledge of UNIX/Linux development, including multi-threading, TCP/IP, and socket programming. He has a strong understanding of Object Oriented Design, design patterns, and UML. Additionally, he is experienced with configuration management tools such as Clearcase, SVN, and CVS. His expertise extends to SQL tuning and database management, particularly with Oracle and Sybase databases.
Data Integration Management
In his current role at Thomson Reuters, Lianjun Zhao oversees the integration of ratings data from various local agencies, including JCR and RII from Japan, RusRating and NRA from Russia, Euler Hermes from France, CRISIL from India, CreditReform from Germany, and Dagong from China. This responsibility highlights his capability in managing complex data integration projects within the financial services sector.