Hualiang Li
@hualiangli
Innovative Director Data Scientist specializing in Machine Learning and Generative AI.
What I'm looking for
I am a data-driven and results-focused Director Data Scientist with over 12 years of experience in developing and applying advanced AI, machine learning, and deep learning techniques to solve complex business challenges. My work has led to significant financial benefits and enhanced customer experiences across various industries. I have a proven track record of establishing and managing high-performing data science teams, defining analytics strategies, and delivering award-winning research and products.
Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented cutting-edge Generative AI and LLM-based solutions, particularly in gaming applications, which have resulted in improved user engagement and streamlined design processes. My leadership in projects has not only generated substantial revenue but also earned accolades such as the 2019 NAB Show Product of The Year Award in AI/Machine Learning. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in deep learning and big data analytics to drive innovation and create impactful solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Data Science
MobilityWare
Nov 2020 - Jan 2025 (4 years 2 months)
Built and grew a data science team, overseeing annual strategic and budget planning. Developed and deployed various AI/ML models, optimizing them for performance and applying state-of-the-art computer vision, LLM, and generative AI models to enhance game content creation and user experience.
Director of Data Science
Alpha Ori Tech. LLC
Apr 2020 - Nov 2020 (7 months)
Partnered with Engineering and Operations teams to define optimal data science infrastructure, build ETL processes, and deploy machine learning models. Ensured high-quality project delivery within time constraints.
Director of Data Science
Deluxe Entertainment Service Group, CA
Apr 2017 - Apr 2020 (3 years)
Built, led, and empowered data science teams to deliver products from concept to production. Collaborated with Engineering and Operations to establish optimal data science infrastructure and deploy machine learning models, applying computer vision to solve movie content business problems.
Principal Data Scientist
Aetna, CT
Dec 2013 - Apr 2017 (3 years 4 months)
Led a team of data engineers, business analysts, and data scientists, managing seven concurrent projects using EMR and EHR data. Developed machine learning algorithms to extract insights from complex and imbalanced data sources.
Data Scientist/Senior Technical Lead
USAA/Boeing/HCL, TX
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 4 months)
Led and trained a data scientist team for USAA and Boeing. Won a USAA proof of concept competition to address declining auto insurance sales against multiple consulting companies.
Research Assistant Professor in CS/EE
University of Maryland
Dec 2008 - Jul 2012 (3 years 7 months)
Performed research in statistical machine learning, signal processing, and complex optimization theory. Contributed to academic advancements in these fields.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Maryland
PhD, Machine Learning
Activities and societies: Recipient of 2010 IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award for the paper “Stability analysis and Newton algorithm for complex maximum likelihood ICA using Wirtinger calculus.”
Performed research in statistical machine learning, signal processing, and complex optimization theory. Awarded the IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award in 2010 for contributions to the field.
Zhejiang University
Bachelor, Industrial Automation Control
Studied Industrial Automation Control, gaining foundational knowledge in systems and processes. This degree provided a strong basis for future work in data science and machine learning.
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