Linjia (Ella) Zhou

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Prompt Engineer at Meta
July 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and executed structured test plans to evaluate LLM and multi-agent system performance, ensuring reliability and accuracy prior to deployment. Developed Python-based automated data-quality checks for analyzing annotation data, automating evaluation workflows, and generating key insights used by engineers to refine Llama model behavior. Reviewed code generated by GenAI models, identifying inconsistencies to improve overall robustness. Conducted quantitative analyses using Python and SQL-driven Sheets integrations, including rating metrics, distribution analysis, and system performance comparisons. Authored clear and comprehensive test reports summarizing defects, risks, and recommendations used by stakeholders to improve Llama model quality. Onboarded and trained new team members, serving as the primary point of contact for new hires.
Lead Data Quality Specialist at Cohere
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Implemented detailed plans for optimizing various ML data, including code, research essays, government forms, and RAG responses. Managed team responsible for labeling, ranking, auditing, and correction of ML data, ensuring high quality. Recommended optimization opportunities to Large Language Models developers based on detailed analysis. Worked with cross-functional team members, fostering effective teamwork and continuous learning.
Undergraduate Researcher at IAI Research Group @ University of Toronto
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Author of scientific IJHCS 2022 paper in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. Built Python and Excel analytics scripts to transform qualitative behavioral logs into quantitative datasets. Analysis used in award-winning SIGITE 2022 paper. Conducted study targeting mental health and therapy through optimization of time and monetary funding. Analyzed findings and produced research questions. Designed and validated question performance through A/B testing, used in experiments and user interviews.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

Google UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
Associates' Diplomas in Violin and Piano Performance
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

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