Amanda Zhang
About Amanda Zhang
Amanda Zhang is a Quantitative Software Engineer at Two Sigma, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong educational background in Mathematics and Computer Science, with degrees from Nanjing University and The Johns Hopkins University.
Work at Two Sigma
Amanda Zhang has been employed at Two Sigma as a Quantitative Software Engineer since 2021. She works on the Simulation and Scoring Framework, contributing to the development of software solutions that handle large-scale data and complex mathematical models. Her role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and JavaScript, which she utilizes in her daily tasks. Amanda previously worked at Two Sigma as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021, gaining valuable experience in the company's software development processes.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Zhang holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Nanjing University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by completing a Master of Science in Computer Science, Applied Math, and Statistics at The Johns Hopkins University from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she participated in a non-degree exchange program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013. Amanda also studied Computer Science at New York University from 2020 to 2022, completing a non-degree program. Her academic background supports her expertise in building scalable software solutions.
Previous Experience at Bloomberg LP
Before joining Two Sigma, Amanda Zhang worked as a Software Engineer at Bloomberg LP from 2017 to 2019. During her time there, she gained experience in software development within the financial technology sector. This role contributed to her skill set and understanding of the demands of building efficient software solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Skills and Programming Languages
Amanda Zhang has developed a strong technical skill set throughout her career. She is proficient in multiple programming languages, including C++, Python, and JavaScript. Her expertise lies in creating scalable and performant software solutions that involve large-scale data and complex mathematical models. This technical foundation supports her work as a Quantitative Software Engineer at Two Sigma.