Chris Xu

Head of Data at Karat Financial with extensive data science and management experience

Chris Xu is currently the Data Science & Engineering Manager at Pinterest, where he is part of the Infrastructure Data Science & Engineering team. His role involves leveraging data science to enhance Pinterest's infrastructure and drive actionable insights across the organization.1 2

Professional Background

Before joining Pinterest, Chris held several significant positions in data science and engineering:

Head of Data at Karat Financial (June 2022 - Present): He led data initiatives to support creators in managing their finances and business operations, significantly improving unit economics and user acquisition metrics.
Head of Data Science for VR Growth & Engagement at Meta (June 2021 - June 2022): In this role, he scaled the data science team and established a data-driven culture, focusing on product-driven growth for VR products like Quest 2.
Data Science Manager at Instagram Ads (January 2020 - June 2021): He managed the data science team responsible for launching new ad products, contributing to substantial revenue growth.
Data Scientist roles at Instagram: Chris has a history with Instagram, where he worked on various teams and projects that contributed to business growth and engagement metrics.

Education

Chris Xu holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics and Economics/Computer Science from Harvard University. He also spent time as a visiting student at the University of Oxford, focusing on mathematics.1

Overall, Chris Xu's career reflects a strong emphasis on data-driven strategies and leadership in technology-driven environments.

Experience

Head of Data at Karat Financial (June 2022 - Present)

Head of Data Science, VR Growth & Engagement at Meta (June 2021 - June 2022), Data Science Manager, Instagram Ads at Instagram (January 2020 - June 2021)