About

Xiao (Rita) Tian, PhD is a highly skilled and experienced software engineer with a passion for solving real-world problems using data science. With over 6.70 years of relevant experience, she is currently working as a Machine Learning Scientist - Senior Consultant at Visa. Xiao has a strong educational background, having earned a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Geophysicist/Petrophysicist from The University of Texas, and a Bachelor's degree from China University of Petroleum 中国石油大学(华东). She is proficient in a wide range of programming languages, including Python(scikit-learn, Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Seaborn), TensorFlow, Java, MATLAB, R, Scala, and others. Xiao is also experienced in various aspects of machine learning, including Neural Network, Logistic Regression, KNN, Natural Language Process, Object Detection, Image Classification, and more. She has expertise in statistics, including Hypothesis Testing, T-tests, F-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square test, and database management, including SQL, postgreSQL, MySQL, and more. In addition, Xiao has experience working with big data ecosystem tools such as Linux, Hadoop, Spark, Tensor Flow, Keras, and others. Her TechStack includes ML, Software Engineer, test, SQL, Object detection, Keras, Seaborn, Object Detection, Spark, Scikit, Research Scientist, Big Data, Data Scientist, Tensorflow, Pandas, Neural Networks, MySQL, Hadoop, Python, Scala, and Java. Xiao's past work experience includes working as a Staff Machine Learning Scientist and Machine Learning Scientist - Senior Consultant at Visa. Her skills and experience make her a valuable asset to any team looking to solve complex real-world problems using data science.