Keira Z.

Keira Z. is a highly experienced professional in machine learning and data engineering, currently serving as an ML Engineering Manager II for Native Ads at Spotify since April 2022, where leadership has significantly improved ad performance and revenue. As a Co Organizer for the NYC Data Engineering & Science Meetup since August 2017, Keira Z. has expanded membership from approximately 1,500 to 3,800 in two years. Previous roles include Senior Manager at Capital One, where oversight of multiple teams led to the successful production of fraud models and various data engineering projects. Early career experiences include roles at Insight Data Science and the University of Virginia, where Keira Z. contributed to innovative research in data processing and teaching. Keira Z. holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.