Shu Zhang is a seasoned engineering leader at Pinterest, currently serving as the Director of Engineering for the Ads Machine Learning Infrastructure team. With a remarkable trajectory that began as one of the early engineers at Pinterest, Shu has played a pivotal role in the...
Shu Zhang is a seasoned engineering leader at Pinterest, currently serving as the Director of Engineering for the Ads Machine Learning Infrastructure team. With a remarkable trajectory that began as one of the early engineers at Pinterest, Shu has played a pivotal role in the company's exponential growth, contributing to a tenfold increase in valuation, user base, and a staggering 400x revenue surge since 2014. This extensive experience has equipped Shu with a deep understanding of both the technical and strategic dimensions of scaling high-performance systems in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
In her current role, Shu is at the forefront of transforming Pinterest’s advertising capabilities through advanced AI and machine learning applications. She leads the development of highly scalable Ads ML Serving infrastructure, which includes sophisticated inference systems and a robust ads prediction framework. By leveraging GPU serving for large models and embeddings, Shu ensures that Pinterest can deliver personalized and relevant advertising experiences at scale. Additionally, she oversees the Ads ML Training Infrastructure, focusing on big data systems and distributed training for large models, which are critical for optimizing training data and enhancing model performance.
Shu's expertise spans a diverse range of programming languages and technologies, including C++, Python, Java, and Go, as well as a strong foundation in distributed systems and machine learning. Her commitment to building high-performance teams is complemented by her passion for fostering innovation, as evidenced by her involvement in angel investments aimed at supporting early-stage companies. Through her leadership, Shu Zhang continues to drive Pinterest's mission of inspiring users while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of advertising technology.
