Weichao

Weichao Ma is an accomplished data science leader currently serving as the Director of Data Science at American Express since July 2018, where oversight of a global team of 13 data scientists focuses on enhancing marketing personalization for consumer prospect charge and lending portfolios. Previously held roles included Senior Manager and Manager of Data Science, during which significant achievements included the development of machine learning models that contributed to revenue growth, the implementation of innovative modeling techniques that reduced deployment time, and successful project leadership in personalized product offers and fraud risk management during the COVID crisis. Weichao Ma began the career as a Data Science Intern at American Express, where initial contributions in product recommendation models resulted in substantial revenue increases. Weichao Ma earned a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Arizona State University, a Master’s degree in Microelectronics from Tsinghua University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University.