Winson L.
About Winson L.
Winson L. is a Deep Learning Lead specializing in Conversion Modeling, currently working at Rokt in New York. He has extensive experience in machine learning and has held positions at notable companies such as Pinterest, Oracle Labs, and Microsoft, contributing to advancements in advertising technology and anomaly detection.
Current Role at Rokt
Winson L. serves as the Deep Learning Lead for Conversion Modeling at Rokt since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing advanced machine learning models that enhance conversion rates and optimize advertising strategies. His work involves leveraging deep learning techniques to improve the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning
Prior to his current position, Winson L. held various roles in machine learning across notable companies. He founded MachineLearningStudio, where he developed Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS) modeling. He also worked at Pinterest as a Machine Learning specialist, focusing on Ads DNN Retrieval, and at Oracle Labs LLC, where he specialized in Deep Learning for Sequential Anomaly Detection.
Educational Background
Winson L. holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Zhejiang University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia. Additionally, he participated as an exchange student at Paris-Sud University (Paris XI), where he focused on machine learning.
Technical Contributions and Mentorship
In his professional career, Winson L. has facilitated technical workshops aimed at enhancing the engineering culture within organizations. He actively mentors junior team members, contributing to their professional development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Early Career in Applied Machine Learning
Winson L. began his career in applied machine learning with a brief role at Google, focusing on Ads Targeting. He then worked at Microsoft in Applied ML for Azure Identity & Security before founding MachineLearningStudio. His early experiences laid the foundation for his expertise in machine learning applications.