Yuheng Oliver Zhu

Class of 2025

Bio

Yuheng Zhu (Oliver) is a creative individual who excels at leveraging his knowledge to tackle real-world problems. Oliver's educational journey is underscored by his dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Virginia, where he consistently achieved top-tier academic performance. His coursework in econometrics, mathematical statistics, and data analysis using Python has provided him with a robust skill set to excel in the financial realm. As a graduate student pursuing Master of Science in Computational Finance at Carnegie Mellon University, Oliver continues to expand his expertise in a wide range of subjects, including machine learning, financial data science, and stochastic calculus. In his professional journey, Oliver has amassed valuable experience in the financial realm. During his experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Virginia, he adeptly utilized Python and Excel to extract, analyze, and cleanse data from multiple startup companies, showcasing meticulous attention to detail. As a Research Analyst Intern at Ningbo Highrun Capital Partnerships, Oliver employed Monte Carlo methods for options return simulations, conducted financial analyses, and established a macroeconomic data repository for informed decision-making. Oliver's unique ability to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application makes him a valuable asset in the field, setting the stage for a promising future in finance.