Waley Zhang

Waley Zhang is a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Natural Language Processing at Two Sigma since January 2022, where notable contributions include the development of a multilingual financial sentiment model deployed in various trading strategies. Prior experience includes a Software Engineer role at Microsoft, focusing on core applications for Windows 11, and a Quantitative Developer Internship at Citadel, where Waley improved data dependency management for trading models. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, coupled with roles as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant within the university's Computer and Information Sciences department. Waley also founded the Canadian Secondary School Mathematics Association, enhancing math achievement among Canadian students, and has experience in software development and analytics through various internships and projects.