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William Zhu

Data Scientist by Training
& Social Scientist at Heart


Hello, I'm William Zhu, a senior data scientist passionate about helping organizations about helping organizations strategize and implement AI solutions to fulfill their purpose.

I received my master's degree in Computational Social Science from the University of Chicago in 2022, where I studied Competitive Strategy, Marketing Strategy, and Consumer Behavior at Chicago Booth School of Business. I also gained expertise in computational methods, including machine learning and Generative AI Applications. Here are my projects, presentations, and resume.

Beyond my technical role, I am an avid non-fiction audiobook listener and find joy in sharing my reflections through the following 3 channels:

  • I host bi-monthly In-person Ted Talk discussion events in the DC metro area via Bethesda Ted Talk Discussion Club.
  • I share my takeaways from books via bi-monthly Substack newsletters: William's Bookshelf.
  • Here is a list of my favorite books, curated from 600+ books that I've completed over the years. These books have had a profound impact on my lifestyle, worldview, and business philosophy. Hope you find them valuable as well. Enjoy!