Sophia Ying L.

Sophia Ying L. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in machine learning and economics. As a Senior Engineering Manager at Instacart from February 2021 to September 2023, Sophia led a centralized machine learning team, focusing on the development and deployment of innovative AI products addressing order quality, growth, and fraud detection. Previous roles include Engineering Manager and Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Uber, where work involved rider pricing and growth marketing for Uber Eats, and Associate at Cornerstone Research, applying economic analyses to complex litigation matters. Sophia holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Duke University and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, distinguished by awards such as the Most Outstanding Math Major.