Chaoran Zhang
About Chaoran Zhang
Chaoran Zhang is an incoming AI Research Scientist at Two Sigma, with a strong academic background in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. He has held various roles, including teaching assistant and research intern, and has experience in both academic and corporate environments.
Work at Two Sigma
Chaoran Zhang is currently employed at Two Sigma as an Incoming AI Research Scientist. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on leveraging data science and technology to drive innovation in finance and investment strategies. His work involves applying artificial intelligence techniques to improve decision-making processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chaoran Zhang holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2020 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Electronic and Information Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, he pursued a minor in Applied Mathematics during his undergraduate education. His academic background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles and computational techniques.
Background
Chaoran Zhang has a diverse educational and professional background. He served as a Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University for a total of nine months from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he gained practical experience through various internships, including a Research Intern position at SenseTime from 2019 to 2020 and a Summer Internship at VF Corporation in 2018. His experiences span multiple industries, including technology and finance.
Internship Experience
Chaoran Zhang has participated in several internships that have contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Co-op Student Intern at HSBC for three months in 2018 and completed a Summer Internship at VF Corporation for two months in the same year. Additionally, he gained research experience as a Research Intern at SenseTime from 2019 to 2020. These roles provided him with hands-on experience in various aspects of engineering and research.
International Experience
Chaoran Zhang has gained international experience through his studies and internships. He was an exchange student at McGill University in Canada for four months in 2017, where he focused on Electrical and Computer Engineering. His internships in Hong Kong, including roles at HSBC and SenseTime, further enriched his understanding of the global technology landscape and its applications.