Dr. Hui Zhang

Hui is a renowned researcher, entrepreneur, and mentor, widely recognized for his pioneering contributions in Internet architecture, video streaming, and AI-driven real-time analytics. His research has garnered numerous prestigious honors, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award and three Test of Time Awards from the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

As an entrepreneur, Hui co-founded Conviva, where he led the development of the world’s leading real-time performance analytics platform. This platform processes trillions of user experience, engagement, and performance metrics daily from hundreds of millions of digital applications and devices. Conviva empowers globally recognized digital brands—including the NFL, FIFA, Major League Baseball, QVC, and NBC Universal—to deliver exceptional digital experiences across all devices.

As a mentor, Hui has guided award-winning Ph.D. dissertations and supported the careers of students who have become professors at top institutions, such as UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, and Rice University. He has also advised entrepreneurs in launching and scaling ventures in diverse domains, including data analytics, generative AI, and big data. "