Wenjie Zheng, PhD, Cfa
About Wenjie Zheng, PhD, Cfa
Wenjie Zheng, PhD, CFA, serves as Vice President of Data Engineering at Two Sigma, where he has worked since 2017. He has a strong background in quantitative trading and data governance, and he holds degrees from Peking University and Rice University.
Work at Two Sigma
Wenjie Zheng has been serving as Vice President of Data Engineering at Two Sigma since 2017. In this role, Zheng leads initiatives aimed at broadening trading scopes by onboarding new assets and exchanges. Prior to this position, Zheng worked at Two Sigma as a Data Engineer from 2013 to 2016. During this time, Zheng contributed to expanding quantitative trading and research into new spot and derivative markets.
Education and Expertise
Wenjie Zheng holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Rice University. Additionally, Zheng earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Economics (B.Econ.) from Peking University. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both quantitative analysis and economic theory, which supports Zheng's expertise in data engineering and trading strategies.
Background
Wenjie Zheng has a background in quantitative analysis, with a focus on data-driven approaches in trading. Zheng has consistently achieved profit in personal endeavors such as daily fantasy sports and cryptocurrency trading. This practical experience complements Zheng's professional work in data engineering and trading at Two Sigma.
Achievements in Data Engineering
In the role of Vice President of Data Engineering, Wenjie Zheng has enhanced trading timelines by accelerating the onboarding of high-quality financial data products. Zheng has also optimized trading performance through strengthened data governance. These efforts contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of trading operations at Two Sigma.