Affonso R.

Affonso R. is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in driving growth and optimization through data-driven strategies across multiple high-profile companies. Currently serving in a data science role at OpenAI since September 2025, Affonso R. previously held the position of Senior Director of Data Science and Data Engineering at Meta from May 2023 to August 2025. An earlier tenure at Instagram from October 2016 to June 2023 included various leadership roles in data science, particularly focusing on shopping and business messaging. Affonso R. also led growth analytics at Grubhub for nearly a year, modernizing the practice to enhance customer acquisition strategies. Prior roles include heading product analytics at Tumblr and working as an analyst at Cornerstone Research, coupled with a research fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Affonso R. holds a degree from The University of Texas at Austin.