Ben Yuhas

Ben Yuhas is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in both academia and industry. Currently serving as the Director of Data Science in Martech and Customer Lifecycle at Airbnb, Ben specializes in deep learning models for advertising yield estimation while ensuring user privacy. Concurrently, Ben holds a position as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, teaching data-driven approaches for advocacy campaigns. Previous roles include Director of Ad Measurement Science at Amazon, VP of Data Science at Amobee, and President of Yuhas Consulting Group, LLC, where Ben focused on leveraging data for decision-making in commercial and nonprofit sectors. Ben's background also includes significant positions in database marketing and campaign modeling, contributing to major political campaigns and fundraising efforts. Educationally, Ben holds a BA in Mathematics and a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University, alongside foundational education from the University of Chicago and Marcellus High School.