Causal Inference Tech Lead
Automattic (WordPress.com)

Yanir is an experienced data scientist and software engineer with a strong background in computer science, programming, machine learning, and statistics. His work spans the full spectrum from solving isolated data problems to building production systems that serve millions of users. He has produced top results in various areas such as recommender systems, text mining, price forecasting, and personalisation. Examples include: ranking highly as a Kaggle Master, producing award-winning PhD work, and implementing live systems that substantially increase revenue through smart use of data. He currently works remotely as a data scientist with Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and one of the world's largest fully-distributed employers.