Hi! I'm Chen Zhu, a passionate data scientist and machine learning engineer with a strong background in information security. I love leveraging data to solve complex problems and create impactful applications. Currently, I'm pursuing my Master's degree, where I focus on data science and analytics. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new technologies and contributing to open-source projects. Let's connect and collaborate!

Chen Zhu

Hi! I'm Chen Zhu, a passionate data scientist and machine learning engineer with a strong background in information security. I love leveraging data to solve complex problems and create impactful applications. Currently, I'm pursuing my Master's degree, where I focus on data science and analytics. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new technologies and contributing to open-source projects. Let's connect and collaborate!

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Hi! I’m Chen Zhu, a passionate data scientist and machine learning engineer with a strong background in information security. I love leveraging data to solve complex problems and create impactful applications. Currently, I’m pursuing my Master’s degree, where I focus on data science and analytics. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new technologies and contributing to open-source projects. Let’s connect and collaborate!

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Machine Learning Engineer at MetaFrazo
August 1, 2025 - Present
At MetaFrazo, I built a multimodal text-inpainting and translation system using FastAPI and various LLMs. My efforts improved runtime by 30% and achieved an accuracy of over 92%. Furthermore, I optimized async pipelines which significantly boosted throughput and reduced latency.
Applied Data Science Intern at Syngenta
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
As an intern at Syngenta, I engineered a genomic prediction pipeline, leveraging AWS services and GANs. This project not only reduced preparation time but also enhanced prediction accuracy significantly across multiple geographic regions.
Machine Learning Research Assistant at Chongqing Key Laboratory of Image Cognition
March 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
I worked on a patented pedestrian mask detection and social distance alert system. My focus was on improving detection accuracy using advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques.
Software Engineer Intern at China Telecom Co., Ltd.
December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
During my internship at China Telecom, I deployed backend services and participated in the Smart Tangerine system project, focusing on integrating forecasting models and optimizing infrastructure automation.

Education

Master of Science in Information Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Security at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Healthcare

Experience Level

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