Zhenyu Lai is currently a Senior Data Science Manager at Airbnb, handling various roles such as Guest Journey, Experiences, and Core Host. Prior to Airbnb, Zhenyu worked at QuantCo and Wayfair, where Zhenyu focused on data, economics, algorithms, pricing, forecasting, and economics. Zhenyu also has experience in research and analysis from their time at Harvard University, Microsoft Research, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Cornerstone Research. Zhenyu holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University and a BA in Economics and Operations Research Management Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
October 1, 2023 - present
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