David Keyes, PhD
About David Keyes, PhD
David Keyes, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of ZoneAI, a company based in Berkeley, California. He has extensive experience in data science and artificial intelligence, having held various roles at Credit Karma, Spyglaz, and IXL Learning, and he authored a children's book titled 'What If My Nana Was A Banana'.
Work at Credit Karma
David Keyes currently serves as the Manager of Artificial Intelligence at Credit Karma, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads the Monetization AI team, concentrating on ad ranking and improving member confidence in financial product applications. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Data Scientist from 2023 to 2024 and as a Data Scientist IV from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Credit Karma has involved significant contributions to the development of AI-driven solutions within the company.
Education and Expertise
David Keyes earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics from the University of Colorado Boulder. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and History from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, he completed a six-month bootcamp in Data Science and Programming at UC Berkeley Extension. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data science and artificial intelligence.
Background
Before his current role at Credit Karma, David Keyes worked as the Chief Data Scientist at Spyglaz from 2019 to 2023. He also held the position of Senior Manager for Curriculum & Product Development at IXL Learning from 2011 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he was a Mathematics Researcher focusing on Coding Theory at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 2006 to 2011. His diverse experience spans various roles in data science and education.
Achievements
David Keyes is the founder and CEO of ZoneAI, a company based in Berkeley, California, which he established in 2023. He has also authored a children's book titled 'What If My Nana Was A Banana'. His work in both the corporate and creative sectors reflects a commitment to innovation and education.