Ching Fong (Cf) Su
About Ching Fong (Cf) Su
Ching Fong (Cf) Su is the VP of Machine Learning at Hyperscience, with extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and engineering leadership roles at companies like Quora, Polyvore, and Yahoo.
Title: VP Machine Learning at Hyperscience
Ching Fong (Cf) Su currently serves as the VP Machine Learning at Hyperscience. Since 2021, he has been contributing to the organization's mission from the San Francisco Bay Area. Hyperscience focuses on developing AI-driven enterprise automation solutions. In his role, Su is instrumental in leading the development of cutting-edge machine learning applications and product roadmaps aimed at improving organizational efficiencies.
Previous Role: Head of Machine Learning at Quora
From 2017 to 2021, Ching Fong (Cf) Su held the position of Head of Machine Learning at Quora, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his tenure, he led the machine learning efforts to enhance the platform's ability to provide accurate answers and personalized content to its users. His leadership was key to integrating advanced algorithms and ensuring high-quality information retrieval and recommendation systems.
Career at Polyvore (Acquired by Yahoo)
Ching Fong (Cf) Su served as the Director of Engineering at Polyvore, which was later acquired by Yahoo. Spanning from 2013 to 2017, his four-year involvement saw him managing engineering teams to improve the fashion-centric social commerce platform. His leadership was pivotal in enhancing product features through advanced data processing and machine learning techniques, contributing to the platform's innovation and user engagement.
Roles in Yahoo! Search Engineering
Ching Fong (Cf) Su's tenure at Yahoo! Search Engineering included multiple key positions. From 2006 to 2011, he transitioned from Senior Engineer to Sr. Engineering Manager, contributing extensively to the company's search engine capabilities. His work focused on improving search algorithms and user experience. As a Principal Engineer and later a Sr. Engineering Manager, Su was central to refining Yahoo’s search technology through effective engineering leadership.
Educational Background in Engineering
Ching Fong (Cf) Su has a robust educational foundation in engineering. He attained his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that, he completed his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from National Tsing Hua University. Complementing his technical education, Su also completed the Engineering Leadership Professional Program at the University of California, Berkeley in 2016, which equipped him with advanced leadership skills tailored for engineering professionals.