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Zhongping Gao

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Senior Director, Data Science at Edelman Financial Engines
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Zhongping is a data science leader with over 15 years of experience applying AI/ML in global banking and finance. A Michigan State graduate and certified FRM, he leads analytic strategy and cloud computing solutions. Colleagues describe him as reliable, organized, efficient, and a strong technical leader.

He was recently a featured panelist at the Chief Data & Analytics Officers conference, speaking on robust and sustainable risk frameworks.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Data Science
Job Level
Senior
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Financial Risk Management
He is a Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and recently spoke on a panel about building robust risk and control frameworks for financial services.
AI-driven Growth
He leads data strategy for a $300B asset manager, using AI/ML for customer targeting, omni-channel marketing, and business growth.
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Career

Work history

2-2022
Senior Director, Data Science
Edelman Financial Engines
6-2018 - 2-2022
VP, Advanced Analytics and Data Science
Morgan Stanley
12-2015 - 6-2018
VP, Model Risk Management
Santander US
1-2014 - 12-2015
Quantitative Audit Manager II, Model Risk
Santander US
2013 - 2014
Senior Associate
Discover Financial Services
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Education
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Michigan State University
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