Liming Yao

Liming Yao is a seasoned data science professional specializing in pricing strategy and optimization across various industries. Currently serving as Director of Pricing Science - Retail at AutoNation since February 2023, Liming Yao leads research and development initiatives to enhance the company's position in the used car market. Prior experience includes roles as a Data Science Consultant in Operations Research at Delta Air Lines, where Liming Yao significantly contributed to revenue management and developed models for optimizing flight operations. Notable achievements at Delta Air Lines include the creation of a consumer choice-based pricing model and the establishment of a data science platform. Liming Yao's earlier experience at Walmart eCommerce involved developing a pricing optimization model for gas station pricing, while previous positions at Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines focused on inventory and pricing optimization strategies. Liming Yao holds a Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, along with a Master's degree from Syracuse University and a Bachelor's degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.