Bill Z.
About Bill Z.
Bill Z. is the Engineering Director for Cloud Platform at Zilliz, with a strong background in cloud infrastructure and vector databases. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and computer science from prestigious universities and has previously worked at Oracle, Apple, and Meituan.
Work at Zilliz
Bill Z. currently serves as the Engineering Director for the Cloud Platform at Zilliz, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions, particularly focusing on vector databases and LLM RAG. He operates in a hybrid work arrangement based in the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing for flexibility in his work location.
Education and Expertise
Bill Z. has an extensive educational background in engineering and computer science. He earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science and Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, as well as a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering from Queen Mary University of London. His expertise includes programming languages such as Golang, Java, and Python, along with a strong foundation in databases and algorithms.
Professional Background
Before joining Zilliz, Bill Z. held several significant positions in the tech industry. He worked at Oracle as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016 in the Greater Boston Area. He later served as a Technical Lead at Apple from 2016 to 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most recently, he was the Director of Engineering and Principal Engineer at Meituan from 2021 to 2023, also in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Involvement in AI Community
Bill Z. is an active member of the AI Alliance, which reflects his commitment to engaging with the artificial intelligence community. He enjoys interacting with developers to learn about their experiences in building RAG applications and product recommenders, showcasing his dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation within the field.