Zheng Zhu

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VP of Architecture at R1 RCM

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Zheng is the VP of Data Engineering at Andela with over 20 years of experience in cloud dev/ops, big data analytics, and scalable software architecture. A graduate of Rice University, he holds PMP, AWS, and Azure certifications. Colleagues describe him as a "true technology leader" and a "master of his domain. "

His background includes involvement in academic societies like Tau Beta Pi in university and Mu Alpha Theta and Model UN in high school, suggesting a long-standing interest in analytical and intellectual challenges. He has a keen interest in companies like Oracle and UnitedHealth Group.

Unique fact: Zheng is a co-inventor on a patent for systems that electronically process government-sponsored benefits.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Analytics
He has deep experience leading data platform initiatives and analytics solutions at major healthcare IT companies like Optum, Bright Health, and The Advisory Board Company.
Cloud Data Platforms
His specialties include cloud dev/ops and leveraging public cloud services, supported by professional certifications in both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Engineering Leadership
His focus includes optimizing SDLC processes and recruitment. Recommendations consistently highlight his exceptional technical leadership and ability to manage complex projects and teams.

Media Appearances

Zheng has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2023
VP of Architecture at R1 RCM
8-2022 - 1-2023
VP of Data Engineering at Andela
8-2020 - 8-2022
VP of Data Engineering at Bright Health
6-2020 - 8-2020
Director Of Data Engineering at Bright Health
2-2018 - 6-2020
Director of Engineering at Optum

Education

5-1998 - 12-1998
Master of Computer Science - MCS from Rice University
8-1994 - 5-1998
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Rice University

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Insights For Selling To Zheng

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zheng is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zheng

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zheng move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Zheng take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Zheng

Personality Compatibility


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