Boris Valensi
About Boris Valensi
Boris Valensi is the Director of Product Management at Expedia Group, with a background in product management and data science from companies like Google and Palantir Technologies.
Current Position: Director Of Product Management at Expedia Group
Boris Valensi is currently serving as the Director of Product Management at Expedia Group. He began this role in 2023, operating from the San Francisco Bay Area. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing product management activities, ensuring products align with market needs, and driving the overall product strategy for the company. His position requires close collaboration with different teams to optimize product performance and customer satisfaction.
Previous Role: Lead Product Manager at Google
Before joining Expedia Group, Boris Valensi was the Lead Product Manager at Google from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure at Mountain View, California, he was instrumental in managing and developing key products. His role included defining the product vision, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful product launches. His work contributed to Google's reputation for innovative products.
Tenure at Palantir Technologies
Boris Valensi has extensive experience with Palantir Technologies, where he worked from 2015 to 2019. Initially serving as a Data Scientist in 2015, he transitioned to the role of Product Manager from 2016 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities included data analysis, product management, and deployment of data-driven solutions. His time at Palantir helped shape his expertise in handling complex data systems and products.
Academic Background in Engineering and Environmental Sciences
Boris Valensi holds a Master of Science in Earth and Environmental Engineering from Columbia University. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from École Polytechnique. Additionally, he acquired a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from École Polytechnique. His academic journey provided him with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and environmental sciences.
Early Career and Research Roles
Early in his career, Boris Valensi gained valuable experience through various roles, including an Analyst position at TOTAL New Energies USA, Inc., and research assistant roles at Columbia University’s Center for Life Cycle Analysis and The Earth Institute’s Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy. These positions equipped him with critical analytical and research skills. Additionally, he held junior engineering and leadership training positions, further broadening his expertise and knowledge base.