Benjamin Cox

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Benjamin Cox is a technology and artificial intelligence professional currently serving as VP, AI Strategy & Operations at Rakuten Advertising. Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

Benjamin has held several notable positions in the AI and technology space:

VP, AI Strategy & Operations at Rakuten Advertising (current role)
Founder and Principal at Ragnarok Research, a boutique advisory and quantitative research firm specializing in AI strategy consulting (January 2022 - Present)
Director of AI/ML Product Competitive Strategy and Research at H2O.ai (May 2020 - December 2021)
Manager of the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at EY (July 2017 - February 2018)

He has also worked in various analytics and consulting roles at companies like Nike, UBS, and Citi earlier in his career.1

Education

Benjamin has a strong educational background in business, data science, and AI:

Master of Science in Applied Data Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the University of Chicago (2022-2024)
MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2018-2020), with concentrations in Business Analytics, Economics, and Econometrics & Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance/Business Administration from the College of Charleston (2009-2013)1

Expertise and Interests

Benjamin's professional focus areas include:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning strategies
Quantitative research and analytics
Responsible AI: Research, Engineering, Design, Governance, and Ethics
Data science innovation in various industries, including finance, retail, and advertising1

His diverse experience across multiple industries and his strong educational background in AI and business make Benjamin Cox well-suited for his current role in AI strategy and operations at Rakuten Advertising.