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Peter Zhou

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Director of AI & Data Science at Walgreens
📍 Austin, Texas, United States

Peter is a strategic AI and Data Science executive with over 15 years of experience building enterprise-scale AI organizations in Fortune 50 retail and pharmacy environments. A Ph. D. graduate from Louisiana State University, he has a proven record of translating corporate strategy into high-impact AI portfolios.

His work in AI and data science has generated over $1B in cumulative financial impact for the companies he has served.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director of AI & Data Science
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Peter shows up

Consensus Focused
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Peter cares about

AI in Retail
His career at Walgreens, Michaels, and Walmart focuses on applying AI in retail. He speaks publicly on turning analytics into action across the retail value chain.
Enterprise AI Scaling
Specializes in designing operating models for AI and scaling solutions from pilot to enterprise-wide deployment, a core theme throughout his career.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Director of AI & Data Science
Walgreens
10-2021 - 5-2023
Manager of AI & software engineering
Michaels Stores
2-2018 - 8-2021
Staff MLE
Walmart Technology
5-2016 - 1-2018
Senior Software Engineer
Cisco
6-2013 - 5-2016
Software Engineer
Wayne Fueling Systems
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Ph.D
Louisiana State University
2013 - 2014
Master’s Degree
Texas State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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