Jialin Xi

Jialin (Jade) Xi is a Data Scientist 2 at Microsoft, specializing in data-driven solutions within the company's Cloud Applied Artificial Intelligence (CAAI) team. Her primary focus involves developing mathematical optimization models to enhance operations in Microsoft datacenters.

Education and Background

• Educational Qualifications:

  • Jialin holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The University of Manchester.
  • She also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Operations Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she was involved as a teaching assistant in optimization courses.

• Professional Experience:

  • She has been with Microsoft since July 2021, after completing internships at Microsoft and other organizations such as Amazon and Target. Her internship experiences contributed significantly to her expertise in data science and applied mathematics.

Skills and Certifications

• Jialin is certified as an Azure Data Scientist and holds an Azure AI Fundamentals certification from Microsoft, indicating her proficiency in cloud-based data solutions and artificial intelligence.

Languages

• She is proficient in multiple languages, including Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, which enhances her ability to collaborate in diverse environments.

Achievements

• Jialin has received several scholarships and awards throughout her academic career, including the National Scholarship awarded by the Chinese Ministry of Education for being among the top 1% of students.

Through her role at Microsoft, Jialin Xi contributes to advancing AI applications and optimizing data processes that support the company's cloud infrastructure.