Palo Alto, California, United States
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A passionate technology leader with the combination of fast-pace startup spirit and solid…

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • The Product Management Center at UW Graphic

    Advisory Board

    The Product Management Center at UW

    - Present 4 years 1 month

    Education

    UW Foster Business School Product Management Center is unique as it not only advocates for best practice in product management but also connects the community with an inclusive focus. This is a volunteer role where I participate in advisory board meetings to shape its vision, strategy, and outreach for growth.

  • Bessemer Venture Partners Graphic

    Mentor for 2021 Bessemer Fellows

    Bessemer Venture Partners

    - Present 3 years 11 months

    Science and Technology

    Mentor 2021 Bessemer Fellow to help these high-potential diversity college students with their career choice, product ideas, and to improve diversity in the technology industry.

  • University of Washington Graphic

    Startup Competition Judge

    University of Washington

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    Judging for Dempsey Startup Competition, hosted by the Buerk Center of Entrepreneurship

  • Startup Weekend Silicon Valley WOMXN Graphic

    Mentor

    Startup Weekend Silicon Valley WOMXN

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    Mentor women founders for their startup weekend pitch.

  • University of Washington Graphic

    Advisory Board, UW PCE Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Board

    University of Washington

    - Present 7 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    UW has been making an impact to support women via their Women Entrepreneurial Leadership program. As an advisory board member, I provide input to program design and market segment target. Through the 2-year course of the program, I mentor the students to polish their business plan and investment pitch.

  • Keynote Speaker

    DeveloperWeek

    - 7 years 1 month

    Science and Technology

    https://devweeksea2019.sched.com

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    Startup Pitch Judge

    Defy Ventures

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    I judge and mentor for Entrepreneur (EITs) at Defy Ventures. They work hard to regain the respect of their family and society by believing in themselves and believing in second chance.

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    Mentor and volunteer

    Lean In

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    I gave back via Palo Alto Lean In Circle by mentoring, volunteering, and helping to recruit executive speakers and role models from my network. I also gain immense amount of knowledge and inspiration from the women in this circle.

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    Mentor for Startup Pitch

    YouNoodle

    - Present 8 years 4 months

    Economic Empowerment

    I was part of a select group of experts to mentor one of the top 34 finalists for WeMENA 2017. Supported by the World Bank, WeMENA provides networking, training and mentorship, and funding to early-stage companies founded by women in the Middle East and North Africa, specifically targeting innovative business models that contribute to building resilient societies. I provided one-on-one training and guidance for this startup leading to their final pitches at the Grand Finale event. Check out…

    I was part of a select group of experts to mentor one of the top 34 finalists for WeMENA 2017. Supported by the World Bank, WeMENA provides networking, training and mentorship, and funding to early-stage companies founded by women in the Middle East and North Africa, specifically targeting innovative business models that contribute to building resilient societies. I provided one-on-one training and guidance for this startup leading to their final pitches at the Grand Finale event. Check out my mentees pitching Leadership Factory from Cairo, Egypt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqeNkAC7Kfo

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Honors & Awards

  • Women of Influence 2017

    Silicon Valley Business Journal

    Women of Influence honoree Jin Zhang has been with CA Technologies since 2015, where she focuses on sustainable and scalable product improvements to maximize enterprise customers’ return on investment.

    http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2017/03/13/silicon-valley-women-of-influence-2017.html

Languages

  • Chinese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • US Pan Asian Chamber of Commerce

    co-moderator for the CTO panel, the most significant session for 2017 conference

    - Present

    http://celebrasianconference.com/cto-cio-forum/highlights

  • Networking with A Purpose

    leadership team

    - Present

    Bay area diversity group focusing on supporting and learning for women in large tech companies.

  • CIO Review

    contributor

    - Present

    http://www.cioreview.com/contributors/jin-zhang-/15003

  • Palo Alto Lean In Circle

    Executive Mentor and Volunteer

    - Present

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