Hello, I’m Gavin Wu

With over 15 years immersed in the world of AI, I’ve honed my skills within the walls of Fortune 500 companies, transitioning from hands-on practice to executive leadership. Through my work, I aim to strike a balance, ensuring that every AI solution not only harnesses the best of what technology offers but also remains rooted in ethical considerations.

Experience

Sr. Director, Head of Pharmacy and Health Data Science @  Albertsons Companies / March 2022 – Present

Spearheading the creation of Albertsons/Safeway’s AI-powered Health app, my team harnesses a state-of-the-art Graph DB, blending nutritional expertise with advanced AI techniques like Reinforcement Learning and LLM to offer users unparalleled personalized health insights.

Industry Advisor @  University of Virginia / May 2021 – Present

At the University of Virginia, I wear the hat of a mentor, immersing myself in the mission of sculpting the next echelon of remarkable data science visionaries through hands-on mentoring and real-world industry insights.

Director of Data Science @  Capital One / June 2019 – February 2022

Leading a top-tier data science team at Capital One, we combined cutting-edge AI models with novel graph modeling techniques, pioneering an integrated platform that optimizes customer relationships and internal system interactions.

Education

UC Santa Barbara / PhD in Statistics and Applied Probability – 2011

At UC Santa Barbara, I delved into non-parametric regression and machine learning algorithms, achieving a notable GPA of 3.91/4.00 while also engaging in enriching extra-curricular activities like the American Statistics Association and scuba diving certifications.