Yueshan (Emma) Teng
About Yueshan (Emma) Teng
Yueshan (Emma) Teng serves as the Head of Data & AI at Braintrust, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in data science and research, holding multiple degrees in engineering and statistics from various universities.
Current Role at Braintrust
Yueshan (Emma) Teng serves as the Head of Data & AI at Braintrust. She has been in this position since 2023, contributing her expertise in data science and artificial intelligence to the organization. Her role involves overseeing data initiatives and leading projects that leverage AI technologies to enhance business operations.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before her current role, Teng worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Braintrust for 8 months in 2023. She also held the position of Data Scientist - Revenue at Nextdoor from 2021 to 2023, where she focused on revenue-related data analysis. Her experience includes a four-year tenure as a Research Analyst at IPT Global from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to research projects in the Houston, Texas area.
Academic Background
Teng has a strong academic background in engineering and statistics. She earned a Master's degree in Statistics from Rice University. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Wyoming and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering Mechanics from China University of Petroleum. This diverse educational foundation supports her analytical skills in data science.
Teaching and Research Experience
Teng has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Wyoming from 2013 to 2014. She also served as a Research Assistant at the same university from 2014 to 2015. Her role as a GIS Technician at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University from 2016 to 2017 further enhanced her research capabilities in data analysis and geographic information systems.