– USA, CA – GoGuardian, the leading education technology company, today announced the addition of Ya Xu to its board of directors.
“We’re thrilled to have Ya, one of the world’s leading data science experts, join our board of directors at such an important time.” said co-founder and CEO, Advait Shinde.
About GoGuardian
GoGuardian currently serves as VP of Engineering and Head of Data and AI at LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network.
“GoGuardian is a profoundly mission-driven and innovative company that aligns with my passion for technology as well as my desire to create a true, positive impact in our world,” said Ya. “We’re only beginning to realize the potential for data science in education, and I’m excited to work with GoGuardian to continue delivering ethically designed outcome-oriented, and equitable innovation in the classroom.”
Ya currently leads a global team of approximately 1,000 data scientists and engineers focused on delivering economic opportunity to LinkedIn’s members and customers. Since joining the company in 2013, her leadership has been a driving force in transforming LinkedIn into a data-first company.
Ya is also the co-author of Trustworthy Online Controlled Experiments, a book about how best to accelerate online innovation. She was spotlighted in Fortune’s 2020 class of 40 Under 40 in Technology and nominated for VentureBeat’s 2020 Women in AI Awards. Prior to working at LinkedIn, she worked as an applied researcher at Microsoft and received a Ph.D. in Statistics from Stanford University.
Ya will be GoGuardian’s eighth board member, joining Advait Shinde, CEO; George Kadifa, Sanjeet Mitra, and Jack McCabe, Sumeru principals; Elisa Villanueva Beard, CEO of Teach For America; Tony Miller, technology executive and former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education; and Julie Larson-Green, former Microsoft and Qualtrics executive now serving as CTO of augmented reality innovator Magic Leap.
About GoGuardian
GoGuardian provides simple, proven solutions to help create effective, engaging, and safer learning environments. Our award-winning system of learning tools is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while empowering educators to help keep students safe.
For more information: https://www.goguardian.com/
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