Yash Desai

Yash Desai is an accomplished professional in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence, currently serving as a Machine Learning Manager at Meta, leading a team to develop innovative technologies for Ads Ranking, crucial to the company’s revenue. Previously held leadership roles at Wayfair, where Yash spearheaded the B2B ML organization and drove significant business impacts, and Aetna, where Yash directed machine learning initiatives to enhance customer acquisition and retention. Experience includes consulting roles at Emissary.io and mentoring at Correlation One, along with a managerial position at McKinsey & Company, where Yash executed strategic analytics projects across various sectors. Yash holds multiple degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, including a Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.