Kevin Zhang

I am currently working as a backend software developer for Robinhood, where I design, build, and deploy scalable backend services that power core financial products. My work involves leveraging technologies like Python/Django, Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, and Kubernetes to deliver robust solutions that meet stringent scalability and correctness requirements. Previously, I obtained my PhD from the Department of Statistical Sciences, University of Toronto, where my research focused on generative modeling and anomaly detection using optimal transport theory, stochastic differential equations, and game theory. During my PhD, I gained proficiency in Python, R, and MATLAB, utilizing libraries like NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, and TensorFlow for machine learning research on real-world datasets. I am also experienced with SQL, C++, and the Unix/Linux environment. My academic journey began at the University of Toronto, where I earned my undergraduate degree with a specialist in pathobiology, a major in statistics, and a minor in mathematics.