Where did Wish Wu go to school?

Wish Wu studied at University of Southern California (Doctor of Philosophy - Visiting PhD Student, Computer Science); Virginia Tech (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Engineering); Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electric Power Engineering and Automation).

Wish Wu

Founder

Founder at pharos

Hong Kong SAR

Foundedpharos

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Chainlink FactionPalo Alto · $50K – $5M checks Flow TradersAmsterdam Generative VenturesBeijing Hack VCPalo Alto · $3M checks MH VenturesGrand Cayman SNZ HoldingShanghai

Co-founders at pharos

Alex ZhangFounder

Experience

Pharos NetworkCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentHong Kong SAR
Ant GroupChief Security Officer of ZAN2023 — 2024Shanghai, China
Ant GroupSenior Security Expert2022 — 2024
Ant GroupSecurity Expert2019 — 2022Shanghai, China
Virginia TechResearch Assistant2014 — 2019Blacksburg, VA
Microsoft Research AsiaSummer Intern2016Beijing City, China

Skills & more

Blockchain ArchitectureSmart ContractsProgram SynthesisLinuxSoftware/Hardware VerificationC/C++

Languages Chinese · English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wish Wu?: Founder at Pharos
Where does Wish Wu work?: Wish Wu is Founder of pharos.
What companies did Wish Wu found?: Wish Wu founded pharos.
Where did Wish Wu go to school?: Wish Wu studied at University of Southern California (Doctor of Philosophy - Visiting PhD Student, Computer Science); Virginia Tech (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Engineering); Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electric Power Engineering and Automation).

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