Fan Zhang

Data Scientist at Google

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

Experience

  • Data Scientist at Google
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Statistician at Pfizer
    Jul 2018 - Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • University of Connecticut (5 yrs)
    • Assistant Research
      Aug 2014 - Jul 2018 · 4 yrs

      Conducted detailed explanatory analysis of Phase III clinical trial data for head and neck cancer; worked on a Bayesian Joint Modeling of Longitudinal and Survival Data with Treatment Switches. Proposed model assessment criteria to determine the importance and contribution of longitudinal, disease progression and survival data in joint models; developed FORTRAN code needed for the Bayesian Computation; one manuscript submitted; two manuscripts in preparation. Prepared and presented the tutorial on Joint Modeling of Longitudinal and Survival Data at Boehringer Ingelheim, CT, September 30, 2015.

    • Instructor
      Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 · 5 mos

      Prepared Introduction to Statistics II course materials, gave lectures and held exams for 40 students per semester.

    • Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Organized discussion sections, held tutoring hours and graded assignments for 75 students per semester.

  • Statistical Consultant at University of Connecticut Statistical Consulting Services
    Jan 2015 - May 2017 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Provided statistical consulting services to the clients from Department of Human Development and Family studies, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, and Humanities and Social Sciences, etc. Implemented various statistical analyses such as categorical data analysis, mixed model, generalized linear modeling, sample size calculation, etc using different software such as SAS, R, GPower, and SPSS. Held workshops on power calculations; assisted the Director of SCS for updating the annual report for the Consulting Services.

  • Intern at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
    May 2016 - Aug 2016 · 4 mos

    Conducted research and analysis of missing data imputation methods in CDx (companion diagnostic bridging studies. Developed SAS code. Drafted a statistical analysis plan. Conducted QC(Quality Control) of SAS code on tables and listing. Prepared and presented a poster section and a oral presentation.