Tim Zhao

Tim Zhao, CFA, is a seasoned data engineer and scientist with extensive experience in leading data teams and managing AI/ML projects across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. Currently serving as Lead Data Engineer at Credibly, Tim oversees data engineering initiatives within the Risk, Analytics, and Data Science organization, focusing on data pipelines and automation. Previously, Tim held the roles of Team Lead and Senior Data Scientist at DataRobot, where responsibilities included leading data science teams, presenting AI/ML insights to executives, and developing machine learning models. Tim's career also features significant contributions at American Express in fraud risk management and advanced analytics, as well as quantitative analysis at Fitch Ratings. Tim holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management Systems from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from Fudan University.