Waylon Chen

Waylon Chen, PhD, is an experienced data scientist currently serving as a Senior Data Scientist and Credit Model Lead at PayPay Corporation since May 2023, where model development efforts aim to grow revenue significantly. Previously, Waylon held various roles at PayPay, including Senior Data Scientist and Senior Data Science Engineer, focusing on machine learning models and customer service chatbot prototypes. As Head of Data Science at 水滴 Credidi Inc., Waylon led a team in building production-grade systems and data pipelines, and developed advanced sales reporting and credit scoring features. Earlier experience includes a role at Root Inc. as a Data Scientist and a postdoctoral fellowship at The Ohio State University, where a PhD in Physics was obtained. Additional academic qualifications include a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from The Ohio State University and National Taiwan University, respectively.