Rui Zhang

Rui Zhang is a Data Scientist at TikTok / ByteDance, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.1 With a strong background in statistical modeling and data analysis, Zhang has held several prominent positions in the tech industry before joining TikTok.

Career History

Current Role::

• Data Scientist at TikTok / ByteDance (March 2021 - Present)1

Previous Positions::

• Data Scientist at Facebook (March 2017 - March 2021)1
• Data Scientist at Uber (October 2016 - March 2017)1
• Scientist at Pandora (August 2015 - October 2016)1
• Research Scientist at Amazon (June 2014 - August 2015)1

Academic Background

Zhang worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, Seattle from September 2009 to May 2014.1 During this time, he focused on Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) and developed skills in C++, R, and Python.

Specialties and Skills

Zhang's areas of expertise include:

• Statistical modeling
• Logistic regression
• Generalized Linear Models (GLM)
• Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE)
• Mixed models
• AB testing
• Experiment design
• Consulting

Languages

Zhang is proficient in both Chinese and English, with native or bilingual proficiency in both languages.1

Throughout his career, Rui Zhang has demonstrated a strong focus on data analysis, statistical modeling, and applying these skills to solve complex problems in various tech companies.