Jan Krasnodebski
About Jan Krasnodebski
Jan Krasnodebski is the Senior Director of Data Science at Expedia, Inc., with a background in pricing and value management from various companies and a strong academic foundation in business administration and engineering.
Company
Jan Krasnodebski currently holds the position of Senior Director of Data Science at Expedia, Inc. He has been with the company since 2011, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Throughout his tenure, he has introduced machine learning and advanced predictive analytics techniques to optimize global lodging revenue. In addition to his role at Expedia, Jan is also the Founder and Director of Pricing Foundations, a position he has held since 2008 in the United Kingdom.
Previous Roles
Before joining Expedia, Jan Krasnodebski served as the Director of Product and Portfolio Pricing at Scotiabank from 2008 to 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prior to that, he was the Regional Director at Outcome from 2007 to 2008 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Jan also held multiple roles at Medtronic in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, including Senior Manager of Pricing and Value from 2005 to 2007, Manager of Pricing and Value in Cardiac Rhythm Management from 2003 to 2004, and Business Intelligence Manager for Cardiac Rhythm Management in Western Europe from 2002 to 2003. He started his career as a Senior Consultant at Tigris Consulting from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Jan Krasnodebski holds a Master of Business Administration from IMD Business School, completed in 2000, and a Master of Science in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completed in 1995. His strong educational background in both business administration and engineering has been instrumental in his ability to lead data science initiatives effectively.
Achievements
During his tenure at Expedia, Jan Krasnodebski led a team that developed real-time algorithms for customized consumer offers, optimizing both marketplace dynamics and long-term supplier relationships. He has been a key contributor to delivering over $100 million in incremental profit through data science initiatives. Additionally, Jan has developed a comprehensive revenue management predictive solution specifically for partner suppliers and has been involved in significant collaborations with leading institutions. He has also sponsored data science events such as Kaggle contests, ICDM contests, and ASA DataFest.
Advanced Analytics Initiatives
Jan Krasnodebski introduced machine learning and advanced predictive analytics techniques at Expedia to optimize global lodging revenue. His efforts have led to the development of real-time algorithms that customize consumer offers, benefiting both the marketplace and supplier relationships. He has actively contributed to data science events and significant collaborations with leading institutions, further enhancing the company's data-driven strategies.