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Youjin Lee

Seattle,WA

Summary

Astute full-stack Data Scientist with data-driven and technology-focused approach. Extensive Experience in Key Industries: e-commerce, retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and financial products.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Data Scientist

Amazon
10.2018 - 09.2022

Key Achievements:

  • Owned end-to-end data science projects: Spearheaded and oversaw data science projects focused on Acquisition, Retention, and Profitability of Business Payment Products at Amazon, including SBCC (Small Medium Business Credit Card) and PBI (Pay By Invoice).
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, marketing, and finance, to align data science projects with business objectives and product strategies. Worked collaboratively with cross-organizations, including Central Economics/Data Science team, Amazon Business, Business Prime team, to ensure alignment with broader business goals.
  • Development of Machine Learning Models and Analysis: Utilized advanced data modeling techniques, statistical analysis, and machine learning algorithms to extract insights and make data-driven recommendations. One of models resulted in a remarkable 1.5+ times increase in SBCC acquisition, generating over $61 million in incremental value for Amazon annually.
  • Team Leadership and Management: Led and managed a high-performing data science team consisting of 2 data scientists and 1 business intelligence engineer. Provided coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and skill development.

Data Scientist

Saks Fifth Avenue
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Predictive Model/Promotion Analysis: Provided data/model-driven recommendations on optimized promotion strategies to leadership, leading to improved decision-making and performance.
  • Customer Segmentation/Profiling Strategy: Developed comprehensive customer segmentation models for Saks 5th and Off5th businesses, enhancing marketing strategies. Successfully managed implementation and automation of these models for corporate-wide use. Achieved average 12%+ increase in traffic through effective segmentation, contributing to improved customer engagement and marketing strategies.
  • Product Recommendation for Drip-Email Campaign: Designed a recommendation algorithm focused on suggesting high-propensity purchase products, tailored to complement customers' recent purchases. Led and managed entire campaign process from its inception to implementation, resulting in development of one of highest-performing daily email campaigns. Attained remarkable results, generating $3+ incremental sales per email circulation, with a projected annual incremental value of $798K+.

Analyst

GroupM
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Partnered with clients in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry to enhance business performance by maximizing marketing effectiveness and return on investment (ROI) through application of advanced analytics and integrated systems.
  • Developed econometric models to identify and quantify impacts of various factors, such as prices, distribution strategies, trade activities, innovations, and competitive actions, on product sales.

Education

Master of Arts - Management Science

Yale University School of Management
New Haven, CT
01.2013

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Operations Research

Columbia University
New York, NY
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

POSTECH
Pohang, Korea
02.2008

Skills

  • Developed Scalable Data Science Solutions
  • Designed Data Science Roadmaps/Strategic Planning

Timeline

Senior Data Scientist

Amazon
10.2018 - 09.2022

Data Scientist

Saks Fifth Avenue
05.2015 - 08.2018

Analyst

GroupM
04.2013 - 04.2015

Master of Arts - Management Science

Yale University School of Management

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Operations Research

Columbia University

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

POSTECH
Youjin Lee