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I am an experienced Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer as well as Materials Engineer. I have 20+ years’ manufacturing industry process and product optimization and mathematical modeling experiences. Experienced in developing and deploying AI/Machine Learnings models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process improvement. High proficient with Machine Learning tools and frameworks, including Python, SQL, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Scikit-learn and Azure. I have an exceptional record of success on innovation, problem-solving, efficiency and cost improvement.…I am an experienced Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer as well as Materials Engineer. I have 20+ years’ manufacturing industry process and product optimization and mathematical modeling experiences. Experienced in developing and deploying AI/Machine Learnings models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process improvement. High proficient with Machine Learning tools and frameworks, including Python, SQL, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Scikit-learn and Azure. I have an exceptional record of success on innovation, problem-solving, efficiency and cost improvement.

Yu (Rich) Zhang, PhD, PEng

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I am an experienced Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer as well as Materials Engineer. I have 20+ years’ manufacturing industry process and product optimization and mathematical modeling experiences. Experienced in developing and deploying AI/Machine Learnings models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process improvement. High proficient with Machine Learning tools and frameworks, including Python, SQL, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Scikit-learn and Azure. I have an exceptional record of success on innovation, problem-solving, efficiency and cost improvement.…I am an experienced Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer as well as Materials Engineer. I have 20+ years’ manufacturing industry process and product optimization and mathematical modeling experiences. Experienced in developing and deploying AI/Machine Learnings models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process improvement. High proficient with Machine Learning tools and frameworks, including Python, SQL, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Scikit-learn and Azure. I have an exceptional record of success on innovation, problem-solving, efficiency and cost improvement.

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I am an experienced Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer as well as Materials Engineer. I have 20+ years’ manufacturing industry process and product optimization and mathematical modeling experiences. Experienced in developing and deploying AI/Machine Learnings models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process improvement. High proficient with Machine Learning tools and frameworks, including Python, SQL, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Scikit-learn and Azure. I have an exceptional record of success on innovation, problem-solving, efficiency and cost improvement.

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Process Engineering Consultant - Advanced Analytics at Stelco

September 1, 2022 - Present

Design, develop and implement ML algorithms/models for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance and process optimization. Lead development of End-to-End ML pipelines to orchestrate the data processing, model development, evaluation, visualization and deployment workflows. Build customized LLM based AI Agents to enable streamlined operation data analysis and automated generation of process insights.

Advanced Analytics Specialist at Stelco

October 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022

Led implementation of Advanced Analytics solutions throughout operating units along with internal subject matter experts and external vendors. Developed internal AI/ML models including BFTLE Agent model, Caster Width Prediction model, HB Mechanical Property Prediction model, etc. Created multiple Corporate PowerBI reports which provide interactive data visualizations and Business and Operation Intelligence capabilities.

Process Development Researcher at Stelco

January 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

Carried out research for new process developments in the manufacturing operation areas including ironmaking, steelmaking, hot rolling and cold rolling to improve the process efficiency and product quality and reduce cost. Led/involved in developing new Stelco BOF Charge Model, the Data-Driven Blast Furnace Hot Metal Silicon Prediction Model, and the Coal Blend Model.

Staff Metallurgist at THK Rhythm Automotive – St Catharines

October 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Led metallurgical/material test functions of the plant Engineering Lab. Led the development of aluminum forging and solution treatment/aging processes. Supported development of micro-alloyed and other steels, optimizing mechanical properties and ensuring manufacturability in hot and cold forming operations.

Sr Quality /Process Engineer at Gerdau Long Steel North America - Whitby

August 1, 2009 - May 1, 2016

Technical support of steelmaking, casting and Rolling Mills processes, and managed disposition of non-conforming materials including Liquid Steel, Billets and Finish Goods. Acted as the subject matter expert on statistical analysis and process modelling. Led/ supported new product development, process improvement and problem solving teams. Instructor of Gerdau Engineer Advanced Training & Management Associates Program.

Process Engineer at Gerdau Specialty Steel Brazil – Charqueadas

January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009

Technical support to the steelmaking, casting, hot-rolling, forging and heat-treatment process continuous improvement activities. Involved in failure analysis and investigation in operational issues.

Process Engineer at Gerdau Long Steel North America - Cambridge

December 1, 2007 - December 1, 2008

Technical support to the steelmaking and Continuous Casting operations. Assisted in scrap management and operations.

Postdoctoral Fellow at Nuclear Research Group, Queen’s University

January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2007

Computational modelling research on plasticity of Metals. Finite element analysis of twinning in Zirconium alloy at a single crystalline level.

Research Assistant at Queen’s University

January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2004

Researched on developing new generation high strength plate steel for gas transmission linepipe application. Laboratory simulations of industrial thermo-mechanical processing using Gleeble/Dilatometer. Phase field modelling of phase transformation and microstructural evolution in deformed austenite.