Jiafu(eric) Li
About Jiafu(eric) Li
Jiafu (Eric) Li is a Machine Learning Scientist at Expedia Group with a background in accounting and data science, holding a CPA license and expertise in various programming tools.
Title and Current Role
Jiafu (Eric) Li is currently a Machine Learning Scientist at Expedia Group. Since 2022, he has been working in Seattle, Washington, United States. His main focus in this role is on InsurTech machine learning applications.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Expedia Group, Jiafu Li worked at Marcum LLP as an Experienced Consultant from 2018 to 2020 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Prior to that, he served as a Cost Analyst at Mil-tek USA Recycling & Waste Solutions in Sterling, Virginia in 2018. In 2017, he was positioned as a Transfer Pricing Analyst at TE Connectivity in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Additionally, Jiafu's earlier roles include serving as an Assurance Auditor at Zhongxingcai Guanghua Certified Public Accountants LLP in Shanghai, China (2014-2015), and as an Accounting Analyst at Rainbow Department Store Co., Ltd. in China (2013-2014).
Education and Academic Background
Jiafu Li holds a Master of Science in Data Science from Northwestern University, completed between 2021 and 2022. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Drexel University from 2015 to 2017. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Shenzhen University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013.
Professional Certifications and Technical Skills
Jiafu Li is a licensed CPA, demonstrating his expertise in accounting and finance. He is proficient in various programming and analytical tools including Python, SQL, Spark, SAS, R, and MS Excel. These skills enable him to handle complex machine learning and data analysis tasks effectively.
Multilingual Capabilities and Team Experience
Jiafu Li is a multi-lingual speaker with an international background, which enhances his ability to communicate in diverse environments. He has experience working in both individual and team settings, and he is capable of leading junior team members to meet deadlines and achieve project goals efficiently.