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Portrait of Lezhen (Molly) Qian
Lezhen (Molly) Qian
Product & Analytics  ·  M.S. Business Analytics, Columbia University

I'm a product-minded analyst focused on turning research and data into shippable products. My background spans computer science and business information management (UC Irvine), and I'm completing an M.S. in Business Analytics at Columbia — bridging user discovery, experimentation, and technical execution.

I build products at the intersection of product and engineering, usually starting from messy ideas and turning them into something real. A lot of what I work on involves data and AI, and I like owning things end-to-end—from figuring out what to build to actually shipping it.

Outside of work, I'm pretty driven by curiosity and experiences. I like learning by doing—whether that's planning trips, trying new things, or getting better at something over time.

I spend a lot of time in the mountains and in the water. I ski and snowboard a lot, and I'm pretty into improving technique and dialing in gear. On the flip side, I also scuba dive, freedive, and spend time fishing and foraging—I like being close to the environment in a more hands-on way.

I care a lot about how things look and feel. Whether it's products, spaces, or even outfits, I'm drawn to things that are clean, thoughtful, and not overdone.

I also like trying slightly unconventional things—especially in fitness, wellness, or random ideas I get curious about. I'd rather test things myself than just read about them.

Overall, I'm just trying to build a life that feels intentional, while staying curious and open to what's next.