Jason Shao

Jason Shao is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in operational leadership and engineering within the advertising and media sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Place Exchange since June 2018, Jason oversees critical functions including Ad Operations, Support, Product, Engineering, Security, and IT. Prior roles include Chief Technology Officer and Head of Technology with a focus on advancing programmatic capabilities in Out of Home advertising, and Principal at Contingency2 where the focus is on startup strategy and tech team development. Jason has also held key engineering leadership positions at Intersection Co., Wyng, PlaceIQ, PulsePoint, and CONTEXTWEB, contributing significantly to the development of innovative technologies and systems that enhance performance and scalability in advertising platforms. Jason holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Rutgers University and has participated in further educational initiatives through Trailhead by Salesforce.