Elena Zhang

Innovations Strategist Focused on Generative AI | Digital Transformation | Azure OpenAI | Prompt Engineering

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

About

I'm thrilled to be part of a dynamic Innovations Team pushing the boundaries of Gen AI, and I'm passionate about using this next-generation technology to create impactful solutions for the real world. Here's a glimpse into my daily adventures: - Building the impossible: From revolutionizing industries to enhancing human experiences, we translate futuristic ideas into tangible solutions, pushing the limits of what's possible. - Staying ahead of the curve: I'm constantly delving into emerging trends and cutting-edge research, ensuring our team is at the forefront of Gen AI advancements. - Empowering others: I believe in sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration, so I actively mentor and engage with the AI community, helping others harness the power of this transformative technology.

Experience

  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Miramar, Florida, United States)
    • Innovations Strategist
      Jul 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Innovations Analyst
      Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Cornell University (Ithaca, New York, United States)
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Co-authored and published papers on predicting response times in processor-sharing queues, the interpolations of queuing disciplines, and predicting the overlap times of jobs in queues.

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      May 2021 - Aug 2021 · 4 mos

      · Re-worked course framework to transition from being R-based to Python-based for Engineering Probability and Statistics class. · Created assignments, recitation plans, and an interactive web-based model to aid student learning.

  • National Accounts Strategy Analyst Intern at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

  • Technology Intern at Kroger
    Jan 2022 - May 2022 · 5 mos

    • Utilized natural language processing to increase efficiency in the reviewing of associate and customer surveys. • Created a program to derive more useful and applicable answers from surveying to improve data reporting accuracy.

  • Assistant Program Director at ACEing Autism 501(c)3
    Mar 2017 - Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Coordinated the Dallas chapter's weekly tennis sessions and managed over 300 active volunteers. • Recruited and trained volunteers to help prepare them to coach students on the Autism spectrum. • Designed a teaching framework and led courts in instruction, along with working one-on-one with students. • Liaised with businesses to negotiate sponsorship contracts and donations to raise funding. • Created an informational website for new and existing chapters in different cities to utilize for educational purposes.