Yan is an experienced business analytics professional with well-balanced skills in quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, and communications. She received a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. During graduate studies, Yan innovated statistical inference and machine learning algorithms to identify genes from DNA sequences, and predict "missing links" in biological networks. Yan spent the next 6 years in a top healthcare consulting firm and two pharmaceutical companies, leveraging a variety of data sources to create sales and marketing analytics solutions and strategies for commercial leaders. Empowered with modern data science tools and mindset, Yan will continue her passion for creating business value from smart use of data.
