Hi, I'm Rachel Ahn - Senior Data Scientist, Growth & Ads at YouTube
I'm driven by translating complex data into tangible growth and impactful product decisions. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can build data-driven solutions that enhance user experience and optimize business outcomes, especially within consumer tech and adtech.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Developed quantitative research strategies and portfolio optimization models at BlackRock.
Drives growth and optimizes ad performance for core products and ads at YouTube.
Can share insights on building scalable data science solutions for growth and product innovation.
🚀 Career trajectory
Quantitative Finance Foundation
Began career in quantitative finance at BlackRock, developing expertise in financial markets and quantitative research.
✦ Quantitative Finance
✦ Financial Markets
Data Science Consulting & Optimization
Transitioned to data science consulting at Accenture, focusing on supply chain optimization and strategic planning.
✦ Data Science
✦ Consulting
✦ Supply Chain
Product-Focused Data Science
Moved into tech, driving product growth and user experience through data science at Google Messages and now YouTube.
✦ YouTube
✦ Data Science
✦ Product Growth
💪🏻 Superpowers
Growth Engine Architect
Translating data into user and revenue growth
✦ Drove growth initiatives for YouTube's core products and ads.
✦ Optimized ad performance through sophisticated data modeling.
✦ Developed and launched data-informed features for Google Messages.
Quantitative Finance Virtuoso
Applying financial rigor to complex data problems
✦ Designed quantitative research strategies at BlackRock.
✦ Built portfolio optimization models for quantitative investing.
✦ Applied financial engineering to solve business challenges.
Supply Chain Optimization Expert
Streamlining operations with data-driven insights
✦ Consulted on supply chain optimization using data science.
✦ Developed strategic plans for operational efficiency.
✦ Applied analytical skills to improve business processes.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering collaborators who are pioneering new applications of AI in consumer tech.
✦ Exploring opportunities to mentor aspiring data scientists in the startup ecosystem.
✦ Connecting with thought leaders to discuss the future of data-driven product development.
I can help with
✦ Sharing insights on building scalable data science solutions for growth.
✦ Advising on quantitative strategies for optimizing business operations.
✦ Providing perspectives on leveraging data for product innovation in large tech companies.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying early-stage startups leveraging novel data science approaches.
✦ Finding experts in cutting-edge ML research for potential collaboration.
✦ Connecting with individuals passionate about ethical AI and data privacy.