Hongyang Yu
About Hongyang Yu
Hongyang Yu is the Lead Data Scientist at Coupa Software, with extensive experience in data science and machine learning, having worked in both academic and industry settings across various cities in Australia.
Title and Current Role
Hongyang Yu is the Lead Data Scientist at Coupa Software. He began this role in 2023 and is currently based in Australia. As Lead Data Scientist, he is responsible for steering data science initiatives and providing strategic insights to drive the company's data-driven decisions.
Career Path and Professional Experience
Hongyang Yu started his career at CSIRO in 2015 as a Research Engineer before briefly interning at BHP in 2011. He then served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at QUT from 2016 to 2018. In 2018, he worked as a Research Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington. As a freelance machine learning engineer from 2017 to 2018, he gained substantial independent project experience. At Coupa Software, he progressed from a Machine Learning Engineer (2018-2021), to a Senior Data Scientist (2021-2023), and ultimately to his current role as Lead Data Scientist.
Educational Background
Hongyang Yu holds a PhD in Machine Learning, reflecting his advanced expertise in the field. He achieved his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Tasmania between 2013 and 2015. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the Australian Maritime College after studying Mechanical Engineering at Ngee Ann Polytechnic's School of Humanities & Social Sciences from 2007 to 2010.
Experience in Data Science and Machine Learning
With diverse roles across academic and industry settings, Hongyang Yu has a strong foundation in data science and machine learning. His journey from a Machine Learning Engineer to a Lead Data Scientist at Coupa Software highlights his deepening expertise and increasing responsibilities in data science. His work involves leveraging machine learning techniques to solve complex problems and drive business strategies.
Work in Various Cities
Hongyang Yu has demonstrated adaptability by working in various Australian cities, including Sydney, Brisbane, and Hobart. His experience in different work environments showcases his flexibility and ability to apply his skills across multiple settings. This geographical versatility complements his extensive professional and academic background.