Patrick Phelps

Patrick Phelps is a seasoned leader in machine learning and data science with extensive experience in the tech industry. Currently serving as the Director of Machine Learning for Search, Recommendations, Marketing, and Experimentation at Wayfair since January 2019, Patrick leads a centralized AI & ML team responsible for enhancing customer interactions across various platforms. Prior to this role, Patrick held positions as the Director of Machine Learning for Marketing and Experimentation at Wayfair and as Associate Director of Machine Learning at Pinterest, where foundational work in ads science was accomplished. With a Ph.D. in Physics from Case Western Reserve University and a strong background in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration, Patrick has successfully managed significant projects and diverse teams throughout a career that also includes key roles at Yelp and earlier academic positions.