Xiao Xu
About Xiao Xu
Xiao Xu is a Senior Manager of Data Analytics and Data Scientist Fellow at Navistar Inc, where he leads a data science team focused on AI technologies for manufacturing improvements. He holds multiple degrees in Nuclear Engineering and Philosophy and has extensive experience in data analytics across various industries.
Work at Navistar
Xiao Xu serves as the Senior Manager of Data Analytics and Data Scientist Fellow at Navistar Inc, a position held since 2018. In this role, he leads a data science team within the America Truck Unit, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance manufacturing processes, specifically targeting first-time quality improvement and maintenance optimization. His responsibilities include developing predictive modeling using R in a Hadoop environment and performing ETL processes to extract and integrate data from various databases.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Navistar, Xiao Xu worked at Here as a Team Lead and Lead Data Scientist from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes a role at Sinopec Argentina Exploration and Production, Inc. as Division Leader and Senior Technical Advisor from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Senior Research Technologist and Senior Application Engineer at Smartsignal from 2000 to 2007, and as a Technology Leader at BP from 2007 to 2010. His diverse background in data science and engineering spans multiple industries and locations.
Education and Expertise
Xiao Xu has a robust educational background in nuclear engineering and philosophy. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University from 1983 to 1987. He then pursued a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Arizona from 1992 to 1995, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 1995 to 2000. This extensive education underpins his expertise in data analytics and engineering.
Career Development and Roles
Xiao Xu's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various organizations. He worked at Nsa Media as a Project Manager and Senior Statistician from 2010 to 2014. His progression through roles such as Senior Research Technologist, Technology Leader, and Team Lead illustrates his development in the field of data science and analytics. His experience in leading teams and managing projects has contributed to his current position at Navistar.