Min Shao
About Min Shao
Min Shao is the Vice President of Analytics at Arity, with a rich background in data science and engineering across various industries. He has held senior positions at notable companies such as Yahoo, Google, and PayPal, and possesses expertise in big data, machine learning, and digital advertising.
Current Role at Arity
Min Shao serves as the Vice President of Analytics at Arity, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the development of analytic capabilities and solutions utilizing massive mobile telematics data. His focus is on enhancing transportation safety and utility, leveraging his extensive background in data-driven algorithms and analytics.
Previous Experience at Yahoo
Prior to his current role, Min Shao worked at Yahoo from 2013 to 2017. He held two significant positions: Vice President of Advertising Data Science and Vice President of Engineering for Advertising Trust and Safety. His tenure at Yahoo spanned four years and was based in Sunnyvale, California.
Background in Data Science and Engineering
Min Shao has a robust background in data science and engineering, having held various leadership roles throughout his career. He was the Executive Director and Chief Scientist at HNC Software from 1993 to 2002. He also served as the Director of Engineering at YouTube for one year in 2017, and as Vice President of Analytic Science at Fair Isaac Inc from 2002 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Min Shao holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China, which he completed from 1980 to 1985. He furthered his education with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, studying from 1987 to 1993. His expertise spans big data, machine learning, predictive analytics, and software engineering.
Experience in Risk Management and Digital Advertising
Min Shao has significant experience in risk management and digital advertising. He worked at PayPal as Vice President of Risk Management from 2008 to 2013, where he focused on payment fraud detection and prevention. His domain knowledge includes social media trust and safety, enhancing his contributions to the fields of digital advertising and analytics.