Zhiyu Zhang

Zhiyu Zhang has a diverse work experience in the IT industry. In 1998, Zhiyu started their career at Verizon as a Test Lead, responsible for producing and executing test plans for billing applications. They also coordinated issue resolution among different teams. From 2001 to 2007, Zhiyu worked as a Functional Architect at Verizon, leading discussions and implementation of architectural solutions for order negotiation systems. This role also involved cost and requirement analysis, resource allocation, and companywide architecture support. From 2007 to 2018, Zhiyu served as a Technical Release Lead at Verizon, managing and controlling project and software releases. They coordinated with the development team and delivered cost analysis, effectively reducing last-minute code breaks. From 2015 to 2019, Zhiyu worked as a Technical Solutions Architect at Verizon, focusing on enterprise system migration to AWS Cloud and automating code build, deployment, and testing processes. In 2020, Zhiyu joined PrimePay as an IT Release Manager.

Zhiyu Zhang's education history begins with earning a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Temple University. This degree was obtained between the years 1994 and 1998. Afterward, Zhang pursued further education at Drexel University, where they obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General. This degree was earned from 2002 to 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Zhang has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Some of these certifications include Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, and Project Management Professional (PMP). The obtained years of these certifications range from 2006 to 2021, showcasing Zhang's continuous commitment to staying updated and proficient in the field of technology and project management.