Mike Freimer

Mike Freimer is an accomplished data science leader with extensive experience in marketplace analytics and machine learning. Currently serving as Director of Marketplace Data Science at Instacart since November 2019, Mike oversees data science teams focused on marketplace and shopper insights. Previously, as Manager of Marketplace Data Science at Uber from July 2016 to October 2019, Mike led initiatives to develop key models for the ridesharing marketplace. Prior roles include VP of Science & Research at PROS Holdings, where responsibility included optimization and forecasting algorithms, and Chief Scientist at SignalDemand, contributing to SaaS software design and innovative algorithms. Mike also served as Assistant Professor at the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University. Mike holds an AB in Mathematics and Philosophy from Harvard University, as well as a PhD and MS in Operations Research from Cornell University.