Kan Yu
About Kan Yu
Kan Yu is a Principal Data Scientist and Team Lead at Branch, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in data science, having held various roles at multiple companies, including Lead Data Scientist at Branch and Data Science Manager at Caffeine.
Work at Branch
Kan Yu has been serving as Principal Data Scientist - Team Lead at Branch since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to processing 2.5TB of raw data from over 10 billion events daily. He has played a significant role in powering deep linking and mobile attribution for over 35,000 advanced apps, including notable brands such as Airbnb, Pinterest, and Starbucks. Prior to his current position, he worked as Lead Data Scientist at Branch from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kan Yu holds a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Information Science from the University of Michigan - School of Information. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data science and analytics.
Background
Kan Yu has a diverse professional background in data science and analytics. He co-founded ADBUG and served as a Data Scientist from 2011 to 2014 in Shanghai, China. He has held various roles, including Data Scientist at Gravity4 from 2014 to 2015, and worked as a Trading Assistant at Loomis, Sayles & Company from 2008 to 2010. His experience spans multiple industries and geographic locations.
Previous Positions
Before his current role at Branch, Kan Yu worked as a Data Science Manager at Caffeine from 2019 to 2021 and at Tapjoy for 10 months in 2018 to 2019. He also served as General Advisor & Chief Scientist at EOS Mediterranean from 2018 to 2019. His career reflects a consistent focus on data science and leadership in various capacities.