Shao X.
About Shao X.
Shao X. is the Vice President of Data Platform and Products at Expedia Group, overseeing a global team of over 500 people and leading the development of data tools and infrastructure.
Title and Current Role
Shao X. is currently the Vice President of Data Platform and Products at Expedia Group. He oversees a globally-distributed team of more than 500 people and is responsible for developing tools, platforms, and infrastructure services related to data collection, processing, persistence, and analysis. His work is pivotal in shaping the foundational data products that meet the needs of the company.
Professional Experience at Expedia Group
Since 2022, Shao X. has been working at Expedia Group, focusing on initiatives that enhance the company’s data platform and product strategies. In his current role, he manages a large, distributed team and leads efforts to bolster Expedia’s data infrastructure, which is essential for optimal data collection, processing, and analysis.
Previous Role at Airbnb
Before joining Expedia Group, Shao X. was the Head of Analytics Infrastructure at Airbnb from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, he spearheaded the development of analytics infrastructure, enabling Airbnb to leverage data efficiently for deeper insights and data-driven decision-making processes.
Experience at LinkedIn
Shao X.'s tenure at LinkedIn included serving as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2015 to 2019. Initially based in Mountain View and later in Sunnyvale, CA, he contributed to various engineering projects and managed teams to improve LinkedIn’s platform capabilities. His work focused on advancing the company's technical proficiency in managing data and infrastructure.
Roles at Google and Baidu
Shao X. has also worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Google from 2010 to 2014. Post this, he was a Senior Architect at Baidu, Inc. in Silicon Valley from 2014 to 2015. These roles allowed him to accumulate significant expertise in software engineering and architectural design, contributing to large-scale tech projects and elevating his technical skillset.