YunhaiZhang

Data Science Senior Manager | Analytics & Business Intelligence

πŸ“ Shanghai, China | New York, NY, USA πŸ“§ yzhang17@outlook.com LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Data Science Senior Manager with over 12 years of experience specializing in R/SQL programming, machine learning, geospatial analysis, and end-to-end data pipeline development. Demonstrated track record in enabling data-driven business decisions through consumer research, statistical modeling, and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, H2O). Currently leading analytics initiatives at Nike Greater China.

Work Experience

Principal, Sales Analytics Sep 2025 - Present

Nike | Shanghai, China

  • Support the Nike Marketplace Sales team by delivering solutions for key account partners across O2O, membership programs, digital content, and partner-operated Douyin channels
  • Built and implemented the Nike Social CRM & MA system on the Tencent Qidian platform, seamlessly connecting all Nike WeChat Touchpoints (Communities, 1v1 WeChat Message, Official Account, Mini-program pop-ups, Friend Circles, etc.) with Nike offline stores and WeChat Mini-programs
  • Continuously drive integration of O2O strategies for Nike self-owned and key account partners, strengthening consumer engagement and driving business growth
Senior Manager, Social Commerce Analytics Apr 2024 - Sep 2025

Nike | Shanghai, China

  • Led the Social Commerce Analytics team in delivering insights and analytical solution across Nike's self-owned Douyin (TikTok), WeChat, digital content, and connected partnership channels
  • Built a Consumer Data Platform (CDP) on the HuoShan Engine, leveraging first-party consumer data to expand audience reach and enable performance-driven marketing for livestreams and short-form videos
  • Designed and implemented KPI dashboards and ad-hoc analytical reports to support stakeholder decision-making and optimize campaign effectiveness
  • Developed predictive models to recommend product assortments tailored to each Nike Douyin livestream and short-form video, enhancing consumer engagement and sales performance
Senior Manager, Store Data Science Apr 2021 - Apr 2024

Nike | Shanghai, China

  • Led the Store Analytics Team to initiate geospatial initiatives (trade zone analysis, site selection, competitor benchmarking) using LBS&POI data, enhancing confidence in Jordan 2.0 and RISE store investment strategies
  • Provided solutions on Nike O2O projects
  • Developed machine learning solutions: scalper detection (deep learning), @wo true consumer incremental analysis; achieved cost saving through A/B testing (signage optimization, Nike Fit service feasibility assessment)
  • Conducted quantitative research (Structural Equation Model) to evaluate in-store customer experiences and marketing campaign effectiveness
Manager, Data Analytics Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

Starbucks | Shanghai, China

  • Built the StarCompass geospatial system for Starbucks store site selection: developed R packages (LBSfun, GeoCN) for data processing, and implemented a 3-stage site recommendation model (clustering β†’ classification β†’ deep learning regression)
  • Managed databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS) and analytical servers (H2O)
  • Established an internal technical repository using Rmarkdown and IIS
Senior Data Analyst Jun 2016 - Oct 2019

New York Metropolitan Transportation Council | New York, NY

  • Developed congestion metrics using NPMRDS big data; constructed data pipelines (SQL/R) and visualized insights via Shiny dashboards and Rmarkdown reports
  • Modeled travel demand and mode choice using time series and advanced data mining techniques
Data Analyst Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

NYS Department of Transportation | Hauppauge, NY

  • Analyzed traffic safety data (MySQL, R) using regression and classification models
  • Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to prospects
  • Developed the "Delay Study Tool" to streamline operational processes

Education

PhD (Candidate), Management Science & Engineering β€” Research Field: Big Data
Expected May 2029

Jinan University, Guangzhou, China

MA, Statistics
May 2013

The City College of New York, NYC, NY, USA

BA, Economics, Magna cum Laude
May 2013

The City College of New York, NYC, NY, USA

Technical Skills

Programming

R SQL Python

Big Data / ML

Spark Hadoop H2O Databricks Trino

Databases

MySQL PostgreSQL PostGIS

Visualization

Tableau Rmarkdown Shiny

Languages

Mandarin (Native) English (Bilingual)

Key Projects

Nike Social CRM & Marketing Automation System
Directed a cross-functional squad to design and implement a Social Customer Relationship Management (SCRM) system for Nike, leveraging the Tencent Qidian platform. Integrated all consumer touchpoints, established a comprehensive user management framework, streamlined Nike's first-party data pipeline, and enabled personalized consumer experiences. Successfully deployed the system within three months, resulting in a demonstrable conversion rate increase during the Double 11 campaign.
Starbucks StarCompass GIS
Developed StarCompass GIS, an end-to-end geospatial intelligence system supporting Starbucks' store expansion strategy. Integrated Location-Based Services (LBS) and Points of Interest (POI) data with machine learning models to optimize site selection and enhance revenue forecasting accuracy.