Shirley Zhong

Shirley Zhong is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in technology, startups, and social impact initiatives. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Xatoms, Shirley is dedicated to purifying water through quantum chemistry and AI to provide clean drinking water to 2 billion people. Previous roles include launching the inaugural Hult Prize competition at Ivey Business School, working as an Operation Engineer at PointClickCare where automation led to significant efficiency improvements, and serving as a Business Analyst at FireSwarm Solutions Inc, contributing to a successful $1M seed round. With experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer at Laurelspace and an AI Software Engineer at Flicfit, along with several internships in AI integration and consulting, Shirley possesses a robust technical skill set complemented by a strong educational foundation from prestigious institutions including Ivey Business School and Hult International Business School.