
Software Engineer Machine Learning at Facebook
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As a technical leader and engineer, I've built products from the ground up at a startup and also at global scale at Meta, in the process helped build efficient and competent teams. I have most experience in advertising and ML space, although I enjoy driving progress from a systems/end-to-end point of view, and being a thought partner in producing/refining the product vision
University of Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial&Operations Engineering / Operations Research
January 1, 2008 – January 1, 2013
University of Michigan
Master of Science, Industrial and Operations Engineering
January 1, 2008 – January 1, 2010
Beihang University
Bachelor of Management, Industrial Engineering
January 1, 2004 – January 1, 2008
Software Engineer Machine Learning
July 1, 2017 – Present
Seattle, Washington
Optimized Markets
Director of Engineering
October 1, 2015 – July 1, 2017
Pittsburgh, PA
Optimized Markets
Consultant
December 1, 2013 – September 1, 2015
Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University
Research Associate
December 1, 2013 – September 1, 2015
Pittsburgh, PA
FedEx Services
Sr Revenue Management Analyst
July 1, 2013 – November 1, 2013
Memphis, TN
Schlumberger
Summer Intern - Math and Modeling Department
June 1, 2012 – August 1, 2012
Cambridge, MA
University of Michigan
Graduate Student Instructor
September 1, 2011 – May 1, 2013
Ann Arbor, MI
UC San Diego
Visiting Graduate Student
May 1, 2011 – August 1, 2011
San Diego, CA
University of Michigan
Research Assistant
January 1, 2009 – May 1, 2013
Ann Arbor, MI
ABB China Limited
Supply Chain Management Intern
July 1, 2007 – September 1, 2007
Beijing, China
Beijing People’s Political Consultative Conference
Consultant
May 1, 2005 – September 1, 2005
Beijing, China
LINKS Global Supply Chain Management Simulation
October 1, 2012 – November 1, 2012
• Streamlined the procurement, manufacturing, distribution, service, marketing and pricing decisions of a set top box company with customers in three geographies and two channels of distribution • Achieved forecasting accuracy above 85%, highest market share, and highest net income in the industry (Final standing: Gold Medalist among group of 46 teams)
Green Fleet Management System
June 1, 2010 – August 1, 2011
- Worked with Waylogics LLC on NSF funded Green Fleet Management System project - Contributed to an integrated vehicle fleet and mobile workforce management system that minimizes the cost of fuel and environmental impact - Provided routing strategies through route assignments that took into account different types of drive trains and different fuel consumption along different types of routes
Harvard National Model United Nations Conference -- Delegation Advisor
November 1, 2007 – February 1, 2008
- Served as the advisor to the Beihang University delegation - Managed the training contents and organized trip itineraries for the 20 person delegation - Facilitated external communications with Harvard and other universities
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's background includes significant roles at large tech companies (Facebook), startups (Optimized Markets), and academic institutions (University of Michigan, CMU). This diversity suggests an ability to thrive in various organizational cultures, from fast-paced product development to research-intensive environments. The experience in leading teams and projects indicates a collaborative and results-oriented mindset. However, the target role of 'Data Analyst' might be a step down from their 'Software Engineer Machine Learning' and 'Director of Engineering' roles, potentially indicating a mismatch in career progression or a desire for a different type of challenge. The lack of explicit 'Data Analyst' specific projects or roles in recent years could be a point of concern for direct cultural fit to a pure data analyst team.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates leadership in technical roles (TL at Facebook, Director of Engineering at Optimized Markets) and project management (LINKS simulation, Green Fleet Management, Harvard Model UN). Experience as a Graduate Student Instructor suggests strong communication and teaching abilities. The diverse project and work history indicates adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.