Le Nguyen
About Le Nguyen
Le Nguyen is a Senior Staff ML Scientist at Faire, specializing in areas such as Targeting, Retrieval, and Auction design. He holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University and has previously worked at Uber and established the Ads/Sponsored Products team at Faire.
Current Role at Faire
Le Nguyen currently serves as a Senior Staff ML Scientist at Faire, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on complex areas including Targeting, Retrieval, Prediction, Bidding, Pacing, and Auction design. His expertise contributes to advancing the company's machine learning capabilities and optimizing advertising strategies.
Previous Experience at Faire
Le Nguyen previously worked at Faire as a Staff ML Scientist from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he played a key role in establishing the new Ads/Sponsored Products team, addressing challenges related to Ads Delivery and Advertiser Optimization. His contributions were significant in shaping the team's direction and focus.
Professional Background at Uber
Le Nguyen has an extensive background at Uber, where he held multiple positions in machine learning. He started as an Applied ML Scientist in 2016, then progressed to Senior ML Scientist from 2017 to 2018, and later served as Staff ML Scientist from 2019 to 2021. His work at Uber involved developing and implementing machine learning solutions across various projects.
Education and Expertise
Le Nguyen earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) from 2005 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in machine learning and data science.