Ruchen Zhou

Ruchen Zhou is a seasoned professional in data science and model validation, currently serving as a Senior Model Validator at U.S. Bank since November 2024. Prior experience includes a notable tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, where Ruchen held the position of Senior Data Scientist Manager from June 2015 to September 2024, successfully implementing data solutions that enhanced organizational efficiency for financial advisors nationwide. Ruchen's expertise encompasses developing forecasting systems, creating machine learning models, and performing comprehensive data analyses using SQL, Python, and SAS. Additionally, Ruchen contributed to academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota, guiding students in financial modeling with VBA. Ruchen holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.