Zhen Y.

Zhen Y. is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in leadership and research roles. Currently serving as the Data Science Manager at Discord since June 2022, Zhen Y. specializes in platform ecosystem and machine learning. Prior to this role, Zhen Y. worked at Disney Streaming as a Machine Learning Data Science Manager from 2020 to 2022, and held multiple positions at Yahoo, including Tech Lead Research Scientist, Senior Research Scientist, and Research Scientist from 2014 to 2020. Zhen Y. also has experience as a User Experience Research Intern at Google in 2013 and served as a Teaching Fellow, Lecturer, and Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh from 2009 to 2013. Zhen Y. holds a PhD in Computer and Information Sciences and a Minor Degree in Quantitative Research Methodology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master's degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Peking University, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Nanjing University.