Yue W.

Yue W. is a Senior Research Scientist at Upstart, with a focus on developing predictive models for fraud detection and credit risk assessment using advanced techniques such as gradient boosting and large language models. Prior to this role, Yue held positions as a Senior Data Scientist, where contributions included creating a pioneering servicing model for loan default prediction and optimizing communication strategies through reinforcement learning, and as a Data Scientist, emphasizing model explainability and fairness. Earlier experience includes a Data Scientist Internship at Newton Labs, marked by database redesign and the development of tools to enhance candidate response rates. Yue holds a Master's degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, a Master of Arts in Business from Tsinghua University, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Tsinghua University.