Songxiao Zhang

Songxiao Zhang is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and financial technology. Currently serving as Senior Software Engineer and Vice President at BlackRock since August 2016, Songxiao leads the Proposal Engineering Group within Aladdin Wealth Tech, focusing on portfolio optimization and risk analysis for global wealth clients. Prior roles at BlackRock include Software Engineer II and Software Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed leading platform development and collaborating closely with data scientists and client teams. Previous positions include an internship at Deloitte, as a Data Engineer at BuzzFeed, and various roles throughout academic experience, including graduate teaching assistantship at New York University. Songxiao holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from New York University and multiple undergraduate degrees from institutions including Florida International University and Queen Mary University of London.