Jessica Chunyao Zhang
Les Mills International, Senior Data Engineer
Jess is a Senior Data Engineer at Les Mills International, where they design and implement data platforms with a strong emphasis on governance, security, and customer-centric solutions. With a passion for data ethics, Jess has led initiatives such as enhancing data security with role-based access policies to better secure customer data. Their previous roles include migrating Trade Me’s Data Warehouse to the cloud, automating marketing pipelines, and managing data lifecycle and model validation at Narrative. Additionally, they have experience in software development for healthcare from their time at Orion Health. Driven by a commitment to ethical data practices and prioritizing customer impact, Jess brings valuable insights to the Data Ethics Panel on responsible data usage, collection, and storage.
Sessions
Data Ethics Panel
Our Data Ethics Panel will explore critical issues at the intersection of technology, data, and ethics. Distinguished experts will delve into pressing topics such as safeguarding privacy in the age of big data, ensuring algorithmic fairness and transparency, addressing bias in AI systems, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. The panel will discuss strategies for responsible data collection and usage, the challenges of informed consent in the digital age, and the societal impacts of data-driven decision-making. Attendees can expect thought-provoking debates on data ownership, the ethical dimensions of data sharing, and the balance between innovation and individual rights. Join us for an insightful discussion that will shape the future of ethical data practices in our increasingly connected world.
Starts: 3:00 PM
Ends: 3:30 PM