Xu Zhou

Xu Zhou is a highly experienced data scientist and manager, currently serving as a Staff Data Scientist/Data Science Manager at SoFi since April 2019, where significant contributions include leading data strategies that increased applicant approvals by 30%, advancing personalized marketing through machine learning, and enhancing cross-sell rates for money products by over 7x. Additionally, Xu Zhou has been a Data Science Instructor at 直通硅谷 since February 2021, providing mentorship and developing a comprehensive curriculum for aspiring data scientists. Previous experience includes roles as a Data Scientist at Metis, Finance Data Leader at Intuit, Lead Financial Data Analyst at Oracle, and Senior Financial Data Analyst at Intel Corporation, with expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and financial strategies. Academic qualifications include a Master's Degree in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Professional Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin, along with CFA Level 3 and CFP candidacies.