Stella Zhang

Stella Zhang is an experienced engineering manager currently leading growth and AI initiatives at Plaid, having previously held a similar role at Ironclad where the focus was on AI applications to enhance user efficiency in the contracting lifecycle. Prior roles include Technical Lead Manager at Verkada, where Stella built and managed a Data Science and Analytics team, and a portfolio management position at Citadel, optimizing equity strategies. At Goldman Sachs, Stella progressed from Analyst to Vice President, specializing in quantitative research and portfolio management. Additional experience includes investment banking at J.P. Morgan. Stella holds a Bachelor's in Mathematics and Economics from Cornell University, a Master's in Financial Engineering from Princeton University, and is currently pursuing a part-time degree in Computer Science at Stanford University. Stella is also an active member of the Asian Professionals Network and a lead soprano singer in "The Benchmark Notes."