About

Xiaolan Ellie Zhou is a seasoned Staff Software Engineer and Team Lead with over 8 years of experience in the industry. Currently, she is working at Google as a Staff Software Engineer, where she is leading machine learning projects and developing innovative solutions for Google Ads and Google AI. Ellie's expertise lies in machine learning, particularly in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and recommendation systems. She is also proficient in software engineering, including data platforms, APIs, and web/Android applications. At Google, Ellie has led several projects, including the development of an NLP/ML based system for automatically generating ads, a neural network-based personalized recommendation system on device-end, and a BERT-based conversational smart-reply system. She has also developed an ML-based solution to detect ads account risks, such as hijacking and account takeovers. Ellie's past experience includes working as a Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Cambridge. She holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Paris-Sud University, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Optoelectronics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Ellie's technical skills include software engineering, ML, BERT, NLP, recommendation systems, AI, language models, LLM, research scientist, Android, and web. She is a highly skilled professional with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.