Hao Yi Ong

Hao Yi Ong is a Principal Scientist at Lyft, where they design real-time and offline optimization algorithms and machine learning systems that inform pricing and business strategies. Previously, they held positions as Senior Staff Scientist and Senior Scientist at the company, leading teams focused on pay features and machine learning related to fraud and risk. Prior to Lyft, Hao demonstrated expertise as a Graduate Research Assistant at both the Dynamic Design Laboratory and the Stanford Intelligent Systems Laboratory, contributing to significant advancements in self-driving car technology. Hao earned a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science, both in Mechanical Engineering, from Stanford University, achieving high academic honors.