Jimmy Yang

Jimmy Yang is a seasoned professional in the field of advertising science and analytics, currently serving as Senior Director of Research at Yahoo Research/Labs since January 2008. With extensive experience in leading cross-disciplinary teams, Yang has significantly contributed to the development of advanced advertising platforms through applied research and algorithm design. Earlier roles include Director of Analytics Development at Rapt, where responsibilities encompassed managing analytics engine development, and prior positions at Arzoon.com, Timogen Systems, i2 Technologies, and Manugistics, focusing on optimization solutions for supply chain management. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Davis, along with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.