Dr. Zhongyi Feng

Global Product Portfolio Manager for Signal & ARC – Bain’s AI-powered program management tools – leading a cross-functional organization of product management, design, and engineering teams. Key outcomes: • Increased monthly revenue by incorporating the voice of the customer in design and delivery and prioritizing deployment of features that are most important for our clients’ success. • Decreased churn rates through the constant delivery of value via product releases, resolving issues to improve client satisfaction and engaging more than 10,000 active users. • Reduced development costs through optimizing allocation of resources, simplifying processes to increase productivity, implementing efficient escalation paths to clear roadblocks. • Streamlined product releases by implementing a custom triple-agile discovery and delivery process, resulting in more efficient and frequent deployments, improving client experience. • Enhanced decision-making by incorporating data-driven prioritization mechanisms, leading to better-informed choices and trade-offs, facilitating long-term planning and strategic roadmaps. Other Roles: Senior Product Manager (08/21 - 09/23), Parental Leave (10/23 - 12/23)

Projects focused on realizing full potential through global transformation programs, optimizing operating models, and maximizing customer value & user experience. Key outcomes: • Unlocked net working capital savings for a global tech company by identifying key inventory drivers and supporting renegotiation of vendor and customer contracts. • Supported C-level leadership of a global elevator manufacturer on organizational redesign, leveraging competitor benchmarking, expert interviews, and market analysis to inform decision-making. • Collaborated with a global enterprise software provider to digitize customer lifetime value management, structuring actionable value levers and enabling data-driven decision-making for clients.

Lead scientist for atom-trap trace analysis, utilizing quantum technology to address emerging questions in climate and environmental science. Key outcomes: • Applied quantum technology to climate science by decoding natural archives stored in alpine glaciers to answer open questions on climate change, publishing proof of concept. • Orchestrated successful collaboration and project delivery across three laboratories through effective leadership and management of a team of 5 scientists and engineers. • Designed commercial quantum technology through a zero-based design of an innovative, scalable laboratory container optimized for reliable operations and routine applications. • Delivered end-to-end setup of the laboratory by collaborating with workshops and vendors to build optics and photonics, precision mechanics, vacuum systems, electronics, and software. • Secured funding and managed budget by making strategical buy-and-build decisions on vital components and allocating limited human resources, prioritizing spend where it matters most. Other Roles: Research Associate (01/15 - 02/19), Parental Leave (10/19 - 12/19)

Contributed to enhancements of the laboratory’s laser system for precision atom spectroscopy. Working with tapered laser amplifiers, optical sideband modulations, and glass fiber optics. Collaborated with research teams to optimize system performance and support experimental setups.

Supported content management system development by contributing to front- and back-end components, including database design, UI implementation, and QA.

Provided daily transportation services for individuals with disabilities, Alzheimer’s patients, and children with ADHD, ensuring safe, reliable, and empathetic support.

Engaged in web application development, utilizing software design patterns, and conducting functional and usability testing during a paid internship.

Designed in-game assets for a multiplayer online game including sprites, tile sets, and animations in pixel art and iterated on community feedback.