Michael Shaw is an accomplished data science leader with over 10 years of experience in astrophysics and product analytics. He has worked in academia, startups, and leading companies such as Facebook and Instacart. As the Head of Data Science for the Instacart app, he leads a team responsible for tackling the most critical strategic questions involving deep learning and various other tools.

Michael has a strong educational background, with a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University and a degree in Physics and Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He started his career as a Doctoral Student at Stanford University, leading to his interest in data science.

He has worked at Facebook in various capacities, leading teams as a Data Science Manager and contributing as a Data Scientist. Michael also worked as a Data Scientist at Agralogics, an agricultural technology startup.

Michael Shaw is a passionate leader with expertise in data science, astrophysics, product analytics, and strategic planning. He has a track record of leading teams that tackle complex problems, and his experience across academia, startups, and leading companies enables him to provide valuable insights into most industries.