Melissa Zhao

Data Scientist at Integration Alpha
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Location
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, CH
Languages
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Full professional proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Swahili Limited working proficiency
  • Japanese Elementary proficiency
  • Arabic Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Data Analysis with Python
    IBM
  • Data Visualization with Python
    IBM
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science
    IBM
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
    IBM
  • Machine Learning with Python
    IBM
  • Python for Data Science and AI
    IBM

Experience

    • Switzerland
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Scientist
      • Apr 2020 - Present

      Work for the team of Global Data & Analytics Platform in the world-leading private bank Julius Bär * Data Management and Ingestion: Spearheaded data ingestion processes with expertise in Kafka, successfully managing exceptional data loads for high-profile projects like Bank Julius Baer. * Data Modelling: Designed high-quality data models for diverse projects such as Newcent. Proficient in mapping complex datasets and ensuring data integrity, highlighted by work on the data vault mapping engine. * Financial Regulation and Compliance: Demonstrated proficiency in Basel III regulations with specialized liquidity mapping for the VP bank project. Implemented solutions on both Axiom and Avaloq platforms. * Dashboard and Visuals Development: Crafted intuitive dashboards. Leveraged Kafka and Plotly for real-time visuals on the Ferris platform, enhancing client project oversight. * Integration and POC Development: Successfully integrated the Ferris core platform for the Qontigo-DeutscheBoerse project after developing a POC for data propagation frameworks. * Web Development and UI/UX: Led a complete redesign of Integration Alpha GmbH's official website, ensuring optimal user experience. * Agile Project Management: Championed agile methodologies for end-to-end mobile app development, from data modeling to frontend development, backend API integration, technical maintenance, and client relations. * AI and Chatbot Development: Pioneered chatbot solutions using state-of-the-art AI technologies like OpenAI and LlamaIndex, with a specialized focus on financial ESG Compliance scenarios. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Telecommunications
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • May 2018 - Mar 2020

      • Focus on FSI Development for agile and stable IT infrastructure as well as data analytics • Building Ecosystem with industrial Managed Service Providers in accordance with Huawei Unique Selling Point (One-stop-shop offering "full stack of products and solutions") to manage most efficiently the "Time to Market" as well to dedicatedly steering all stakeholders to undertake digital transformation • Task ranges from strategy development, business opportunity counting and industrial marketing & sales with a signature consisting of pragmatism, enthusiasm, perseverance and cost-consciousness• Develop and deliver reports that provide our organisation with necessary information and translate analytical insights into tangible, actionable solutions for leaders and business partners • Conduct market research in West European Region, with the extensive regional knowledge in Africa and Europe. The better identification of the internal corporate market comparison will better comprehend the corporate panoramic market strategy and deploy embedded insight into regional characteristics of the market• Travel for meetings, conferences, and events across EMEA Show less

    • Junior Associate
      • Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

      Strategy & Marketing

    • Belgium
    • Political Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Trainee -- Office of Arne Gericke, MEP
      • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Drafting of parliamentary questions and civil petition, general administrative work and correspondence, event/conference coordination, visitor management, recorded minutes and briefing, policy monitoring and advocating in following committees: Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on Industry Research and Energy ect. • Co-editing internal report about the relations between the EU and the African, Caribbean & Pacific (ACP) Group after 2020 Show less

    • Japan
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corporate Social Responsibility Advisor
      • Mar 2014 - Sep 2016

      • Assisting marketing department in committing to corporate social responsibility • Organising corporate philanthropy and sponsorships enclosed conduct research, come up with ideas, develop policies, create detailed plans, build relationships with partner organisations such as UNHCR donating clothing in Berlin refugees camps • Encouraging and managing other colleagues to volunteer and mitigate workplace giving program • Awarding exceptional customer service of month • Helping customers with any of their needs • Maintaining excellent shop floor standards and cleanliness • Providing exceptional service in the fitting rooms and tills • Processing of deliveries, maintaining tidy stock and equipment of house areas • Replenishment of stock and display changes on the shop floor Show less

    • Public Relations Intern
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

      Intern in the departments of "Investment Promotion" and "Foreign Investment Management." • Analysing and compiling Calls for Comments on legislation drafts • Compiling and disseminating daily government updates on „ Invest Nanjing “ a Chinese Online-Media (WeChat) • Participating in the conversation about the prospect of FDIs in Nanjing with the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Nanjing chapter • Preparation of the 13th China Nanjing Sci-Tech Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Major Projects Forum, co-organized by All-China Federation of Industry &Commerce and Nanjing Municipal Government Show less

    • India
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Assistant
      • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

      • Participating in the organisation of events and banquets such as Bundes Press Ball • Accommodating all guests at a function while circulating the room. Anticipating the needs of the guests and responding politely to their requests are common required tasks • Participating in the organisation of events and banquets such as Bundes Press Ball • Accommodating all guests at a function while circulating the room. Anticipating the needs of the guests and responding politely to their requests are common required tasks

    • Germany
    • Automation Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Relations Intern
      • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

      Intern in the department of " Strategy & Communication Cooperation " • Preparation of core business conference • Reporting on employee performance • Organising the Project Manager Siemens Workshop • Planning and moderation of internal events, Interviewing and editing of an internal magazine • Logistics support: business travel reservations and administrative expenses reimbursement, etc. • Monitoring and Evaluating the Project of personal training from Guangdong Lingao Nuclear Power Station in Siemens Power Plant Automation Ltd. Show less

    • France
    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Summer Intern
      • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

      • Participating in the preparation and development of inventories • Managing of the delivery’s activities, preparing and replacing the stock in a fast and precise manner • Engaging with clients to develop long-term relationships, leveraging different clienteling tools to foster Brand loyalty • Stocking well organised to guarantee the availability of the products, favouring the efficient of the store and maximising the customer experience • Participating in the preparation and development of inventories • Managing of the delivery’s activities, preparing and replacing the stock in a fast and precise manner • Engaging with clients to develop long-term relationships, leveraging different clienteling tools to foster Brand loyalty • Stocking well organised to guarantee the availability of the products, favouring the efficient of the store and maximising the customer experience

Education

  • United Nations Office of Geneva
    Graduate Study Programme at United Nations Office of Geneva, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
    2017 - 2017
  • Humboldt University of Berlin
    Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and Affairs
  • Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco)
    Erasmus Semester, Swahili; French
  • Peking University
    Visiting Student, International Relations and Affairs
  • Sciences Po
    Erasmus Semester in Institut d’études politiques de Paris, International Relations and Affairs

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