Hi, I'm Ellie Zhou - Sr Engineering Manager @ Google | Leading AI Innovations
I'm driven by transforming advertising through cutting-edge AI and Generative AI. I thrive on building high-performing teams and leading complex, multi-year initiatives from concept to impactful execution, turning innovative ideas into reality.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google, developing foundational software engineering skills.
Currently a Senior Engineering Manager at Google, driving AI/GenAI innovations in advertising.
Can help others by providing guidance on AI product development and team leadership.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began as a Software Engineer II at Google, building core technical skills.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Core Technologies
Technical Leadership Growth
Progressed to Senior Software Engineer and then Staff Software Engineer, deepening technical expertise.
✦ Technical Expertise
✦ Growth
Management and Innovation
Transitioned into Engineering Management, leading teams and driving AI/GenAI product innovation.
✦ Engineering Management
✦ AI/GenAI
✦ Product Innovation
Senior Leadership in AI
Currently a Sr Engineering Manager at Google, leading AI initiatives.
✦ Senior Leadership
✦ AI Strategy
✦ Google Ads
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Innovation Catalyst
Driving cutting-edge AI and GenAI for advertising
✦ Pioneering 0-to-1 products in AI/GenAI for Google Ads.
✦ Translating applied AI research into business impact.
✦ Enhancing campaign effectiveness through advanced AI.
Strategic Team Architect
Building and leading high-performing engineering teams
✦ Assembling cross-functional teams for complex projects.
✦ Guiding teams through multi-year strategic initiatives.
✦ Fostering a culture of innovation and execution.
Product Development Pioneer
Expert in delivering impactful products from inception
✦ Proven success in launching novel advertising solutions.
✦ Focus on delivering high-impact business results.
✦ Navigating the full product lifecycle from 0 to 1.
I'm excited about
✦ Connect with leading AI researchers and product leaders.
✦ Explore emerging trends in Generative AI for advertising.
✦ Find collaborators for ambitious AI-driven projects.
I can help with
✦ Offer insights into AI/GenAI product development strategies.
✦ Provide guidance on building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
✦ Share best practices for leveraging AI in advertising technology.
I would love your help on
✦ Discover novel applications of LLMs beyond current advertising use cases.
✦ Identify potential co-founders for AI-focused startups.
✦ Connect with experts in emerging AI hardware and infrastructure.