Hua Zhong

About Hua Zhong

I am a Machine Learning Engineer and Researcher dedicated to the intersection of Software Engineering (SE) and Machine Learning (ML). Currently, I am leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance and transform the YouTube video search experience, bridging the gap between semantic understanding and high-scale ranking.My career is built on a foundation of academic rigor and industry application:Current Focus: Applying LLMs to Video Ranking and Search at YouTube.Research Background: I hold a Ph.D. in Software Engineering, specializing in automated test generation, regression test selection, and automated program synthesis using ML.Industry Experience: Previously, I developed NLP, information extraction, and recommendation systems at Google Search Ads, Yahoo Search, and eBay.I find great satisfaction in the quantitative \"deep dives\" of research as well as the challenge of communicating complex technical ideas to others. I believe that the future of search lies in the synergy between robust engineering and generative AI.Scientific Contributions: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en &

Experience

1. Software Engineer Tech Lead, Machine Learning

   Google

   Dec 2021 — Present · Mountain View, CA, US

   Machine Learning - Youtube Search Ranking.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• East China Normal University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Software Engineering

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E), Electrical and Computer Engineering

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  M.S., Computer and Information Sciences

Skills

• Web Development
• C++
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development
• Python
• Oracle
• Data Mining
• Cloud Computing
• Unix
• Git
• Test Automation
• Web Services
• Testing
• C#
• Javascript
• Node.js
• Mysql
• Distributed Systems
• Tomcat
• Objective-C
• Perl
• Xml
• Rest
• C
• Programming
• Software Engineering
• Sql
• Visio
• Linux
• Hibernate
• Jsp
• Java
• Machine Learning
• Hadoop
• Ajax
• Databases
• Eclipse
• Algorithms
• Jenkins
• Php