Xiangdong Gu
About Xiangdong Gu
Xiangdong Gu is the Head of Data Science for Asia at MassMutual, based in Boston, Massachusetts. He has a diverse background in data science and analytics, with previous roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Boehringer Ingelheim, and academic experience at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Title at MassMutual
Xiangdong Gu holds the position of Head of Data Science - Asia at MassMutual. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he has been leading the Data Science team for the Asia region since October 2017. His role involves overseeing data-driven projects and initiatives and leveraging his extensive background in statistics and data science to drive strategic decisions.
Previous Positions
Before his current role at MassMutual, Xiangdong Gu served as the AVP, Lead Data Scientist, Investments at the same company for two years from 2015 to 2017 in Boston, MA. Prior to this, he was a Senior Analyst in Advanced Analytics at Liberty Mutual Insurance for eight months in 2014-2015. Additionally, he has held internships as a Statistician at Liberty Mutual Insurance in 2013 and as a Statistical Programming Intern at Boehringer Ingelheim in 2011 and 2012.
Academic Background
Xiangdong Gu has an extensive academic background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, he received a Master’s Degree in Statistics from the same university, studying from 2010 to 2012. Xiangdong also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China, which he completed from 1998 to 2003. More recently, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from 2019 to 2021.
University Teaching Experience
Xiangdong Gu has also shared his expertise in academia. He served as a Lecturer and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for one year from 2016 to 2017. During this time, he educated students in biostatistics and related fields, contributing to their academic and professional development.
Statistical Programming Internships
Xiangdong Gu gained practical experience in statistical programming through internships at Boehringer Ingelheim. He completed two internships with the company in Ridgefield, Connecticut, each lasting three months. These internships took place in 2011 and 2012, providing him with hands-on experience in statistical analysis and programming in a professional environment.