Chelsea Zhang
About Chelsea Zhang
Chelsea Zhang is a Quantitative Researcher at Two Sigma, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Applied Math from Harvard University.
Work at Two Sigma
Chelsea Zhang has been employed at Two Sigma as a Quantitative Researcher since 2020. In this role, she applies her expertise in quantitative analysis and statistical modeling to support the firm's investment strategies. Located in New York, New York, her work involves leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chelsea Zhang earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2015 to 2020. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Applied Math at Harvard University from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in statistical methodologies and quantitative research techniques.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Two Sigma, Chelsea Zhang held several positions in the technology and analytics sectors. She worked as a Senior Software Engineer at BlueLabs: Analytics, Data, Technology for nine months in 2014-2015. Additionally, she served as a Software Engineer at Amazon.com from 2010 to 2012 and as a Software Development Engineer Intern at Microsoft in 2009. Her experience also includes a role as a Special Projects Analyst at Obama for America in 2012.
Career Development
Chelsea Zhang's career development includes significant roles in software engineering and analytics. After her initial experience at Microsoft, she transitioned to Amazon.com, where she further honed her technical skills. Following her time at Amazon, she worked at Mosaic as a Software Engineer for one year. These roles contributed to her expertise in software development and quantitative analysis.