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Eric is Head of Search ML at DoorDash, where he leads work across query understanding, retrieval, ranking, and blending. He has more than 14 years of leadership experience building machine learning applications, including leadership roles at Amazon Search and work at Hulu, Facebook AI, SmartNews, and Xerox PARC. He holds a PhD in Machine Learning from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He helps engineers clarify career goals, strengthen resumes, and grow into leadership roles.
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I lead the Search ML team in DoorDash. My team is responsible for end-to-end Search ML of DoorDash, including query understanding, retrieval, ranking and blending.
Before that, I lead the whole page optimization team in Amazon Search. My career began as a research scientist at Xerox PARC, and my interest in books led me to applying ML to Amazon Kindle, where I grew into an engineering leader. Between 2011 and 2015, I was a serial entrepreneur, venturing at the intersection of tech and business. Since 2015, my passion for machine learning has led me back to applying deep learning to recommendation systems at Hulu, Facebook AI, SmartNews, and Amazon Search.
I got my bachelor of engineering degree from Tsinghua University and PhD degree in Machine Learning from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
In my spare time, I enjoy theater performances, Tai Chi and meditation.
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Eric is an excellent mentor providing very insightful feedbacks!
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Standard Plan • 1 month
You tell Eric your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Eric reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Eric Zhou
Head of Search ML at DoorDash
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One-off sessions with Eric
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An introductory call is a simple way to get to know a mentor before committing to ongoing mentorship. This session gives you the chance to …
Your resume often decides whether you get the interview or get overlooked. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you strengthen your resume so it …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with some code, discussing through an issue …
A good study plan does more than organize your time. It helps you focus on the right things, build momentum, and make steady progress without …
Career growth rarely happens by accident. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you build a clearer roadmap for where you want to go next …
Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to present your experience. This MentorCruise session is designed to …
Going through an AI/ML product deep dive to identify opportunities .
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, deciding on a …
