Tong Shi
About Tong Shi
Tong Shi is a Senior Data Scientist at Sezzle, where he develops machine learning models to predict customer credit performance. He has an extensive academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota and a Master's degree in Financial Mathematics.
Current Role at Sezzle
Tong Shi serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Sezzle, a position held since 2023. In this role, he engages in data processing and modeling to support internal decision-making processes. He has developed machine learning models specifically aimed at predicting customer credit performance, contributing to the company's data-driven strategies.
Previous Experience at University of Minnesota
Tong Shi has an extensive background at the University of Minnesota, where he worked from 2018 to 2023. He held multiple roles including Ph.D. Candidate, Ph.D. Student, and Graduate Teaching Assistant. His experience spanned five years, during which he contributed to academic projects and supported undergraduate education.
Internship Experience at Sezzle
Before his current role, Tong Shi worked as a Credit Strategy Intern at Sezzle for three months in 2021. During this internship, he gained practical experience in the financial technology sector, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent full-time position.
Educational Background
Tong Shi has a strong educational foundation in mathematics and finance. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Finance at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics from 2012 to 2016. He then pursued further studies at the University of Minnesota, earning a Master's degree in Financial Mathematics from 2016 to 2018, followed by a Master of Science in Mathematics from 2018 to 2021, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from 2018 to 2023.