Derek Zhou
About Derek Zhou
Derek Zhou is a Reliability Engineer at Two Sigma, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in software engineering with experience at Capital One and Amazon, and he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Two Sigma
Derek Zhou has been employed at Two Sigma as a Reliability Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of systems and services. His responsibilities include identifying potential issues, implementing solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system robustness. His tenure at Two Sigma has allowed him to apply his technical skills in a dynamic environment.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Derek Zhou has held multiple positions at Capital One. He began as a Full Stack Engineering Intern in 2018, where he worked on the Eno Virtual Numbers project for two months. He then transitioned to an Associate Software Engineer role in Cryptography Services from 2019 to 2020, contributing for 11 months. His final position at Capital One was as a Senior Associate Software Engineer for a brief period of three months in 2020.
Internship Experience at Amazon
In 2017, Derek Zhou completed an internship at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer Intern in the Supply Chain Optimization Technologies team. This internship lasted for three months and provided him with experience in software development within a large-scale operational environment. His work involved optimizing supply chain processes through technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Derek Zhou studied Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 2015 to 2018. Prior to his university education, he attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from 2011 to 2015. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices.