About
Yiliang Zhao is Director and Head of Data Science at Openspace Capital, where he leads a team supporting the firm's portfolio companies across sectors including fintech, e-commerce, and healthtech. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore and an Executive MBA from Quantic, and has previously worked at Google and Shopee. He has authored more than 15 papers and serves as adjunct faculty at Singapore Management University and the National University of Singapore, teaching courses on applied machine learning, deep learning, and data engineering.
Experience
- Openspace CapitalDirector, Head of Data Sciencecurrent2022 — presentSingapore
- Openspace CapitalVice President, Head of Data Science2020 — 2021Singapore
- Singapore Management UniversityAdjunct Faculty - Master of IT in Business (AI Track)current2019 — presentSingapore
- National University of SingaporeAdjunct Faculty - School of Computingcurrent2019 — presentSingapore
- GoogleAI Coach for Google AI Impact Challenge2018 — 2019Singapore
- GoogleJ/APAC Machine Learning Practice Lead2018 — 2019Singapore
- GoogleMachine Learning Engineer2018 — 2019Singapore
- ShopeeSenior Data Scientist2017 — 2018Singapore
- GovTech SingaporeData Scientist, Tech Lead2016 — 2017Singapore
- DigiPen Institute of TechnologyAssistant Professor2013 — 2016Singapore
- National University of SingaporeResearcher2009 — 2013Singapore
Education
- National University of SingaporeDoctor of Philosophy, Computer Science
- Quantic School of Business and TechnologyExecutive MBA (Scholarship awarded), Strategic Thinking
- Nanyang Technological University SingaporeBachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Skills & more
C++53Computer Science47Machine LearningC18Artificial Intelligence21Python18Java13LaTeX9Data Mining10Image Processing8Matlab5Information Retrieval7
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MySQLAlgorithmsMongoDBNatural Language ProcessingBayesian networksNeo4jDeep LearningLinuxSQLGoogle Cloud Platformgoogle cloudPython (Programming Language)Languages Chinese · English
- Machine Learning Modeling Pipelines in Production (Grade: 100/100) — DeepLearning.AI
- Machine Learning Data Lifecycle in Production (Grade: 100/100) — DeepLearning.AI
- Introduction to Machine Learning in Production (Grade: 100/100) — DeepLearning.AI
- Launching into Machine Learning (Grade: 100/100) — Coursera
- How Google does Machine Learning (Grade: 100/100) — Coursera
- Deep Learning Specialization — Coursera
- Sequence Models (Grade: 100/100) — Coursera
- Exploring and Preparing your Data with BigQuery — Coursera
- Data Engineering on Google Cloud Platform Specialization — Coursera
- Building Resilient Streaming Systems on Google Cloud Platform (Grade: 100/100) — Coursera
From Yiliang's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended National University of Singapore247
Justin HallPartner at Golden Gate VenturesMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionCeline XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalSofia DahouneInvestor at DaphniYi Min LohInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsSean LooInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal Investments
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Also attended Quantic School of Business and Technology45
Victoria BondarchukDirector at Marlin Equity PartnersHillary LehrManaging Director, Fund V at Higher Ground LabsArun IyerInvestor at Green FlagAlex RendónInvestment Associate at BuenTrip VenturesClaire CrowtherVice President, Strategy & Operations at Underscore VCJonathan SadloweFounder and General Partner at Gossamer Capital
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Also attended Nanyang Technological University Singapore125
Angela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate VenturesKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalMike MoradiGeneral Partner at Cortado VenturesGenping LiuGeneral Partner at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Kelven LamInvestment Director - Water at Emerald Technology Ventures AgGautam GuptaCo-Founder & Venture Partner at BA Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Openspace Capital33
Shane ChessonFounding Partner at Openspace VenturesJessica PouleurPartner at Openspace VenturesKelvin GohExecutive Director, General Counsel at Openspace VenturesOmesh FabianiCo-Head of Private Credit, Onyx at Openspace VenturesAmy ZhaoSpecialist Advisor, Web3 at Openspace VenturesNichapat ArkDirector, Head of Thailand at Openspace Ventures
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Also worked at Singapore Management University21
Yeo Chee HiongSenior Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle VenturesBenny PeiPartner Emeritus, Fund I IC at Lever VCMichael CutlerTech at SC VenturesTuck Lye KohFounding Partner at Shunwei CapitalMichael NaiManager at SGInnovateDr Jeremy LimHealthcare Strategist at Verge HealthTech Fund
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Also worked at National University of Singapore47
Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesTony LaiInvestor at StartXSriram KrishnanStartup builder and investorPraachi Jain MehtaChief of Staff at Augment VenturesKiara ChiamESG & Risk Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle VenturesTricia ChongDeputy Director at SGInnovate
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Also worked at Google1,078
Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelBrian SingermanCo-founder of GPx; Partner Emeritus at Founders FundJess LeePartner and Chief Product Officer at Sequoia CapitalTomasz TunguzFounder & General Partner at Theory VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at Felicis
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Colleagues at Openspace Ventures
Adele Teh
Investor at Openspace Capital Pte. Ltd.
Aditya Jha
Specialist Advisor, Tech & Product at Openspace Ventures
Alessia Soh
Head of Investor Relations at Openspace Ventures
Alexa Tan
Associate, ESG & Impact at Openspace Ventures
Amy Zhao
Specialist Advisor, Web3 at Openspace Ventures
Anand Krishnan
Senior Advisor, Malaysia at Openspace Ventures
Anek Kusuwan
Investor at Openspace Ventures
Anek Kusuwan (Art)
Investor at Openspace Ventures