Gary Shao

Gary Shao is a data operations professional currently serving as the Client Implementations - Aladdin Data Team Lead at BlackRock since February 2021, where responsibilities include the development of a mutual fund analyzer for risk metrics and the automation of reporting processes. Previously, Gary worked as a Business Analyst during a master's practicum at Mercer, where data extraction and modeling were performed to analyze labor cost drivers. Additional experience includes serving as the Finance & Budget Director at Advanced Robotics at the University of Washington, where business operations were managed, and as a Data Analyst at J.S. Held LLC, focusing on auditing insurance claims. Gary began their career as an Associate Analyst at Enterprise Washington, compiling fundraising data for legislators. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Business Analytics and a Bachelor of Science in Economics, both from the University of Washington.