Hi, I'm Ian Murray - Global Lead @ Google T&S | Data Science, Analytics
I'm driven by safeguarding online platforms through data science and AI. I thrive in tackling complex challenges at scale, building high-performing teams, and pioneering innovative solutions for trust and safety to create a better internet for everyone.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at the Argonne-Northwestern Solar Energy Research Center and Genentech, conducting research in nanofabrication and organic electronics.
Currently serves as Global Lead for YouTube's Trust & Safety Analytics, focusing on AI/ML for platform integrity and monetization policies.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on building data science teams and enhancing platform safety through data-driven solutions.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Data Science
Built a strong base in data analysis, modeling, and core programming languages.
✦ Data Analysis
✦ Statistics
✦ Python
✦ R
Scaling Moderation & Analytics at Twitch
Led product data science and managed teams, developing key moderation tools and ecosystem models.
✦ Product Data Science
✦ Management
✦ Ecosystem Modeling
Global Trust & Safety Leadership at Google
Currently leading global analytics and data science for YouTube's Trust & Safety, focusing on policy and platform integrity.
✦ Global Lead
✦ Trust & Safety
✦ LLMs
✦ Machine Learning
💪🏻 Superpowers
Guardian of Digital Integrity
Expert in applying data science to ensure platform safety and integrity.
✦ Led analytics for YouTube's monetization trust and safety.
✦ Developed AutoMod, an adaptive text moderation system for live chat.
✦ Achieved over 99% brand safe ad impressions for YouTube.
AI-Powered Product Innovation
Driving product evolution through advanced machine learning and LLMs.
✦ Spearheaded data science initiatives for YouTube's policy and product features.
✦ Modeled Twitch ecosystem for user behavior and content analysis.
✦ Built high-performing data science teams with ML and LLM expertise.
Strategic Ecosystem Architect
Designing and modeling complex digital ecosystems for optimal performance.
✦ Provided direct decision support to Twitch and Amazon executive leadership.
✦ Analyzed user behavior, content mechanics, and customer segmentation.
✦ Focused on creating value for users, creators, advertisers, and society.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cutting-edge applications of AI in content moderation and platform safety.
✦ Connecting with experts in ethical AI and data governance.
✦ Discovering emerging trends in large-scale data science for social good.
I can help with
✦ Providing strategic guidance on building and scaling data science teams.
✦ Sharing insights on leveraging data to enhance platform integrity and user safety.
✦ Advising on product development through data-driven decision-making.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying novel approaches to proactive content moderation using AI.
✦ Finding collaborators for research on the societal impact of AI in online platforms.
✦ Connecting with thought leaders in digital policy and online safety.