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Ziheng Huang

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Ziheng Huang

Worked on enhancing embedding learning workflows in the pytorch/FBGEMM and pytorch/torchrec repositories, focusing on memory efficiency and training optimization. Developed writeback support for SplitTableBatchedEmbeddingBagsCodegen, enabling direct value assignment to TBE tables and introducing backward pre-hooks for gradient management using PyTorch and C++. Delivered configurable writeback modes in FBGEMM to support selective gradient updates, and implemented per-feature ZCH lookup in TorchRec’s memory layer to optimize feature retrieval while preserving metadata. The work emphasized cross-repository collaboration, robust testing, and production readiness, leveraging deep learning, distributed systems, and GPU computing to improve large-scale model training performance.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

100%Features

Repository Contributions

3Total
Bugs
0
Commits
3
Features
3
Lines of code
739
Activity Months2

Your Network

3486 people

Work History

December 2025

2 Commits • 2 Features

Dec 1, 2025

December 2025: Delivered two cross-repo features across FBGEMM and TorchRec that target training efficiency and embedding lookup performance. Implemented FBGEMM writeback configuration to support read-only and write-only modes with a selective gradient-update option, and added per-feature ZCH lookup in the TorchRec memory layer to optimize feature lookups while preserving metadata integrity. Both changes were reviewed and merged with clear traceability to PRs and differential revisions. No major bugs reported this month; the focus was on delivering high-value features that reduce unnecessary gradient propagation and improve memory efficiency at scale.

May 2025

1 Commits • 1 Features

May 1, 2025

May 2025 monthly summary focusing on business value and technical achievements for pytorch/FBGEMM. Delivered writeback support for SplitTableBatchedEmbeddingBagsCodegen, enabling direct value assignment to TBE tables; introduced use_writeback_bwd_prehook and a backward pre-hook for EXACT_SGD to manage gradient updates; updated config and codegen components; added tests. Result includes foundational capability for more memory-efficient embedding learning and smoother integration with embedding workflows.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness90.0%
Maintainability80.0%
Architecture90.0%
Performance80.0%
AI Usage26.6%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C++Python

Technical Skills

Deep LearningDistributed SystemsGPU ComputingGradient DescentMachine LearningOptimization AlgorithmsPyTorch

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

pytorch/FBGEMM

May 2025 Dec 2025
2 Months active

Languages Used

C++Python

Technical Skills

Deep LearningGPU ComputingOptimization AlgorithmsPyTorchGradient DescentMachine Learning

pytorch/torchrec

Dec 2025 Dec 2025
1 Month active

Languages Used

Python

Technical Skills

Deep LearningDistributed SystemsMachine LearningPyTorch