Bio

I’m Zac, currently working on building machine learning (ML) system to detect supply chain disruption at BrainChain AI. I am also leading an open source project for MLOps platform framework at SylphAI. I previously led R&D and product development, as Head of AI, for an AI delivery platform that abstracts the infrastructure complexity from data scientists so they can focus on ML models.​ I have built, led, managed, and mentored multiple cross-functional teams in data science (DS), machine learning (ML), software engineering, and product development, providing technical leadership in MLOps, ML tooling/ product development, and innovative use of DS/ ML from ideation to production at scale, mostly with open-ended projects. I'm a (hybrid) data scientist + ML engineer; while managing DS/ ML teams, I also do hands-on ML coding, and actively conduct and publish ML research, so I can lead my team with state-of-the-art ML and newest AI trend. I began my DS career building ML applications to help business become data-driven but my recent work has been focusing on production ML and data-centric AI. I’m running an open source project AutoDC (automated data-centric processing) that is complimentary to AutoML (2021 NeurIPS). I am also holding a research associate position at Stanford University, managing and mentoring for applied ML projects in marina biology, disease ecology, and remote sensing. Previously, I built custom ML solutions at Hypergiant, QuantumScape, Driscoll’s, and Monterey Bay Aquarium, in multiple industries, such as commercial space, real-time CRM, solid-state battery manufacturing, supply chain operation, and marine conservation. I also built Kubeflow pipelines on computer vision and NLP components for Google’s AI Hub (now under Vertex AI umbrella). 5+ peer-reviewed publications in applied ML. ML presentations/ invited talks at NeurIPS, ICLR, SmallSat, and TensorFlow World. Personal website (portfolio): https://www.zacycliu.com/ Full CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eccfHjcrMdRqqD3mhcoGnQ5-rYuN5BBz/view?usp=sharing Feel free to email me at zacqoo@gmail.com to connect further.